Fine mesh for the head (7)

I believe the answer is:

hairnet

(Other definitions for hairnet that I've seen before include "It may keep locks" , "Cover for head" , "It keeps locks in place" , "It protects locks" , "Lock-keeper" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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