diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/head/hardhat.dm b/code/modules/clothing/head/hardhat.dm
index c4a4fd61cd78..3d0471a48253 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/head/hardhat.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/head/hardhat.dm
@@ -57,11 +57,12 @@
 		return
 
 	set_light_on(toggle_on)
-	if(user == loc)
-		user.update_inv_head()
 
 	update_icon()
 
+	if(user == loc)
+		user.update_inv_head()
+
 	for(var/datum/action/current_action as anything in actions)
 		current_action.update_button_icon()