many will disagree with me i think, but I solemnly think that a Great helmet is great for a beginning helmet.
Lots of people here have commissioned people to paint their helmets for them, or even paint it themselves.
If you have the means, I would pick up a nice fiberglass helmet. Maybe a Mystery Helm. or a fiberglass DP cast. These are a little cheaper than your MS or MSH1 or 2. But it would be to your preference. Every once in a while, some pretty nice fiberglass helmets come on ebay for a cheaper amount.