diff --git a/hypr/hyprscript b/hypr/hyprscript
index 35213a6..29a0455 100755
--- a/hypr/hyprscript
+++ b/hypr/hyprscript
@@ -240,9 +240,10 @@ def monitor_stats():
 
 
 def start_hyprlock():
-    proc = subprocess.run(['pidof', 'hyprloc'])
+    proc = subprocess.run(['pidof', 'hyprlock'])
     if proc.returncode != 0:
-        subprocess.run(['hyprlock'])
+        # We need to start this in the background so that the screen turns off afterwards
+        subprocess.Popen(['hyprlock'], start_new_session=True)
 
 
 def lock_session():