diff --git a/code/modules/client/preferences_gear.dm b/code/modules/client/preferences_gear.dm
index 5f2a5880cba..cc08786e164 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preferences_gear.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preferences_gear.dm
@@ -284,6 +284,13 @@ var/global/list/gear_datums = list()
 	cost = 1
 	allowed_roles = list("Captain")
 
+// Wig by Earthcrusher, blame him.
+/datum/gear/philosopher_wig
+	display_name = "natural philosopher's wig"
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/head/philosopher_wig
+	cost = 3
+	slot = slot_head
+
 /datum/gear/corpsecsuit
 	display_name = "uniform, corporate (Security)"
 	path = /obj/item/clothing/under/rank/security/corp
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/head/misc.dm b/code/modules/clothing/head/misc.dm
index fa8f4ca22bc..247d7c5dffd 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/head/misc.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/head/misc.dm
@@ -253,3 +253,12 @@
 	flags_inv = HIDEMASK|HIDEEARS|HIDEEYES|HIDEFACE
 	siemens_coefficient = 2.0
 	body_parts_covered = HEAD|FACE|EYES
+
+/obj/item/clothing/head/philosopher_wig
+	name = "natural philosopher's wig"
+	desc = "A stylish monstrosity unearthed from Earth's Renaissance period. With this most distinguish'd wig, you'll be ready for your next soiree!"
+	icon_state = "philosopher_wig"
+	item_state = "philosopher_wig"
+	flags = FPRINT | TABLEPASS | BLOCKHAIR
+	siemens_coefficient = 2.0
+	body_parts_covered = 0
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/icons/mob/head.dmi b/icons/mob/head.dmi
index 802563e9145..310ea907be8 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/head.dmi and b/icons/mob/head.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/clothing/hats.dmi b/icons/obj/clothing/hats.dmi
index 73d964dc248..e9887aedf35 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/clothing/hats.dmi and b/icons/obj/clothing/hats.dmi differ