My head is smaller than average but I really did not expect that to make much of a difference. And, I really WANT something that actually fits! I'm 62 and my hair is thinning drastically. Moving the band around very much on my head, places it on areas of my head with a lot less hair. Meaning of course, that I am unable to secure the hair properly!! I think I could possibly modify it, by removing the middle (back) security clip, sewing that middle area together and then reattaching the clasp/barrette thing. But that's a risk that I'm not willing to take because then I would be unable to return. I'm SO disappointed!