diff --git a/code/modules/mod/mod_activation.dm b/code/modules/mod/mod_activation.dm
index 660f0311d1..efc5c37c5c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mod/mod_activation.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mod/mod_activation.dm
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
 	var/obj/item/part = locate(part_reference) in mod_parts
 	if(!istype(part) || user.incapacitated())
 		return
-	if(active || activating)
+	if((active && part != helmet) || activating) // SKYRAT EDIT - Let the hair flow - ORIGINAL: if(active || activating)
 		balloon_alert(user, "deactivate the suit first!")
 		playsound(src, 'sound/machines/scanbuzz.ogg', 25, TRUE, SILENCED_SOUND_EXTRARANGE)
 		return