Originally Posted by
Kat12
there is something about my head shape (plus the fact that my head is on the small side) that looks as if the helmet is perched on top of my head, rather than my head being in it (yes, even if I am certain the helmet fits properly and the top of my head is touching the top inside of the helmet). It is what it is. I look like a demented mushroom with a giant cap on. The best I can do is find a helmet that has this look as little as possible (and that is in my budget; I can't always have both).
If you want the lower profile look, try on some "aero" helmets like my buddy in the red here. I have no idea if these come in a budget version.