This worked out great for my kids. I put the elastic on the middle one and it held the facemask in place and didn't move when they talked. The silicone could potentially be a problem for kids with long hair, as it pulls and can break hair. Did not work for myself. The silicone was gripping and flattening my long hair. I tried it under my hair but then my ears flopped downward and felt too tight on the loosest setting. Great concept though.