When there are obstacles, I make a way.
Sunshine, Big Hair, No Worries — the story behind the hat, in Talibah’s own words.
Meet the creator
I am Talibah Ometu — Dallas native, Harlem grown. This hat and company were born from my creative passion as a filmmaker and love for my children. When there are obstacles, I make a way.
Nearly every sunny day, I’d pick up my daughter from daycare and see she wasn’t wearing a sunhat. Providers said they didn’t fit over her afro puffs. Frustrated and determined, I cut holes in her hats — then designed the Mighty Puff Hat.
Mighty Puff Hats are bucket hats for kids with big hair — afros, curls, puffs, braids, twists, locs, and poofy ponytails. For 7 years I’ve perfected the materials, the lining, and the design — made for busy parents who want peace of mind in the summer sun.
The traditional sunhat has overlooked textured hair for too long. Now there’s a better way: protective, inclusive, and joyful.
Funded on Kickstarter, July 2025 — thank you to every backer who made this real.