At Happy Mane, our journey began with a simple, heartfelt goal: to make swimming accessible and enjoyable for everyone, no matter their hair type or style. As a mother of twin girls with beautiful braids, I experienced firsthand the frustration of trying to find swim caps that could accommodate their hair during swimming lessons. Week after week, I watched as their teachers struggled to fit their braids into conventional swim caps that were just too small. And every time, the caps would slip off the moment they hit the water.

One winter day stands out in my memory. After yet another swim class where their caps floated off, my girls had to sit through their next lesson with wet braids, wrapped in towels to keep warm. I realized that this wasn’t just an inconvenience; it was affecting their experience and enjoyment of swimming. As I looked around, I saw that many girls—and even boys and men—with braids or other voluminous hairstyles were facing the same issue. For many in our community, especially women, the thought of swimming with braids felt impossible without the right gear.

But I also knew that swimming is a vital life skill—one that every child and adult should have the chance to learn, regardless of their hair type. For too long, kids in our community have missed out on the joys and safety of swimming simply because of a lack of suitable options. The fear of damaging our hair, or feeling out of place, often holds us back from the water. I wanted to change that, not just for my daughters, but for everyone.

And so, Happy Mane was born. Driven by a passion for both functionality and style, I set out to create swim caps that would accommodate all hair types—whether tight curls, braids, locs, or afros. Our swim caps are designed to stay in place, protect your hair, and make sure that nothing stands between you and the water.

At Happy Mane, we believe swimming is for everyone. Whether it’s for fun, fitness, or learning an essential life skill, we’re here to ensure that no one is held back by something as simple as finding the right cap. We’re about more than just swim gear—we’re about inclusion, confidence, and making sure everyone can dive in, no matter their hair type or style.

At Happy Mane, we believe swimming is for everyone. Whether it’s for fun, fitness, or learning an essential life skill, we’re here to ensure that no one is held back by something as simple as finding the right cap. We’re about more than just swim gear—we’re about inclusion, confidence, and making sure everyone can dive in, no matter their hair type or style.Because when we open the doors to swimming, we open a world of opportunities—for safety, health, and joy.