Halle Berry’s Kids Swim, Sweat, and the Unexpected Hair Ailment
What Went Down
During the lockdown, actress Halle Berry found herself turning her backyard oasis into a family spa. With her 12‑year‑old daughter Nahla and six‑year‑old son Maceo, the trio spent hours under the pool’s chlorine‑rich waters. The result? Nahla’s hair turned into a tangled, fur‑like ball right behind her ears.
- Chlorine damage caused her hair to shrink and clump tight.
- Halle tried washing and conditioning, but the knots only tightened.
- In a bold move, the mother shaved the back of her daughter’s head to free them.
Mom’s Reaction
“Every day we’re swimming, we get out, I comb Nad to say, ‘No touch, Freddie!’ She’s like, ‘I’m a tween, I can handle it!’ Then, two nights later, while doing homework, Nahla’s voice was trembling: ‘Mom, I’m scared to tell you, but touch the back of my head.’ The hair was a tight, matted bundle. I couldn’t even fit a finger. She screamed every time I tried.
Halle kept her cool and tried to help with a wash and conditioner. When that didn’t work, she decided to shave the back of Nahla’s head, leaving a “bald” patch behind.
Fan‑Real Talk with Jimmy Fallon
During a video chat with Jimmy Fallon, the talk‑show host asked if Nahla was “cool” about the new look. Halle admitted, “She wasn’t cool with it at first, but we had no other choice. Now she gets it.” She added, “First, you let your mom help you. Second, you learn to brush your hair daily so this doesn’t happen again.”
Takeaway
Even the most glamorous families can have a hair‑tyrant moment in a pandemic backyard pool. The key? Keep calm, be flexible, and maybe keep your brushes handy.
