It could be a traditional knight - like helmet, made of shiny silver metal with a plume on top. This would give him a very heroic and old - fashioned look, and might be enchanted with protective spells that are related to the old magic of knights.
Maybe it's for protection during some dangerous magical experiments or adventures. For example, if he is exploring a new, dangerous part of the Forbidden Forest where there could be falling branches or wild magical creatures attacking from above.
In the novel "Pokémon: The Strongest Player", the protagonist put on a limited edition gaming helmet and entered the game to earn money in order to cure his sister's illness. In the process of playing the game, he also collected elves, fought dungeons, and fought bosses. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗