a headrest tilt mechanism is provided for installation on a chair . the mechanism includes a back insert that frames an area of the chair to be independently pivoted . a pair of spaced headrest tilts are coupled to the back insert , and pivotally coupled to the back frame of the chair . a lower connector tube is coupled to the back frame of the chair below the back insert . a linkage coupler is pivotally coupled to an upper member at an upper pivot point and is pivotally coupled an actuator at a lower pivot point . the upper member has a secured leg secured to the pair of spaced headrest tilts and a pivotal leg pivotally coupled to the linkage coupler . an actuator is pivotally coupled between the linkage coupler and the lower connector tube that can be actuated to pivot the headrest tilts from a closed to an open position .