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I'd agree completely with what's already been posted - a good helmet is one that meets the appropriate standards, fits properly, and is adjusted properly.
The helmet I was wearing last summer when I had my accident ended up with a dent in the side of it. It wasn't an expensive helmet, it was in fact one of the cheapest my local bike shop had in stock when I bought it. I bought it there rather than online - and my childrens' helmets as well - because I could try it on and make sure it fitted properly.
I bought its replacement in the same shop (and have so far bought two replacement lids for my intrepid teenage son); I paid a bit more money this time knowing I wasn't getting better protection but a slightly lighter helmet.