diff --git a/modules/masterbar/masterbar.php b/modules/masterbar/masterbar.php
index de75ccc9f7fcc..e782468f99074 100644
--- a/modules/masterbar/masterbar.php
+++ b/modules/masterbar/masterbar.php
@@ -209,7 +209,13 @@ public function admin_body_class( $admin_body_classes ) {
 	 * Remove the default Admin Bar CSS.
 	 */
 	public function remove_core_styles() {
-		wp_dequeue_style( 'admin-bar' );
+		/*
+		 * Notifications need the admin bar styles,
+		 * so let's not remove them when the module is active.
+		 */
+		if ( ! Jetpack::is_module_active( 'notes' ) ) {
+			wp_dequeue_style( 'admin-bar' );
+		}
 	}
 
 	/**