This is a tiara or crown, that sits in front of your head, rather than on top, so it actually will work with a larger variety of hair styles... but please try before you buy, may not work with really large poofy bangs. The crown is great for weddings and brides, ballerinas and tutus, the Nutcracker's Sugar Plum Fairy or a Midsummers Night Dream's Titania. Great for fairies, pixies, and elves in general, princesses and queens, ice skating and ice capades, dancers and showgirls, or just about any ocasssion that you want to stand out and add a little sparkle and glamour to your outfit. A very unique piece, it is sure to get you noticed.