diff --git a/osu.Game/Overlays/Mods/ModSection.cs b/osu.Game/Overlays/Mods/ModSection.cs
index 155e8ebb75..4c44aad87d 100644
--- a/osu.Game/Overlays/Mods/ModSection.cs
+++ b/osu.Game/Overlays/Mods/ModSection.cs
@@ -51,9 +51,17 @@ namespace osu.Game.Overlays.Mods
                 ButtonsContainer.Children = modContainers;
                 buttons = modContainers.OfType<ModButton>().ToArray();
 
-                var expand = value.Any();
-                headerLabel.FadeTo(expand ? 1 : 0, 200);
-                this.FadeTo(expand ? 1 : 0);
+                if (value.Any())
+                {
+                    headerLabel.FadeIn(200);
+                    this.FadeIn(200);
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    // transition here looks weird as mods instantly disappear.
+                    headerLabel.Hide();
+                    Hide();
+                }
             }
         }