The drama kicked off when Halle Bailey’s hairstylist shared pictures of Bailey’s son, Baby Halo, without getting permission first. These images were briefly visible on Instagram before they were taken down, but not before fans reacted strongly.
The hairstylist, known as @strandsoflifehair on Instagram, posted photos of Halo paired with captions that raised a few eyebrows. One read, “Famous Baby chronicles: Guess the Famous Baby lol,” and another teased, “2nd birthday loading.” While her intentions may have been lighthearted, fans felt she overstepped a significant boundary, particularly given Halle Bailey’s ongoing efforts to safeguard her child’s privacy.
The backlash was swift. Supporters quickly pointed out that Halle and her ex, DDG, are bound by a court order that prevents either of them, as well as their relatives or close associates, from posting pictures of Baby Halo online without proper consent. This restriction, which has been a hot topic before, made the stylist’s actions even more concerning.
As soon as the issue was brought to her attention, she removed the images and wrapped up her statement with a heartfelt apology, expressing her deep respect for Halle and her family.
In response to the uproar, the hairstylist took to her Instagram Stories to address the situation head-on. She acknowledged that posting the pictures was a mistake and took full responsibility. “I did not have consent from Halle to post him, and this was my mistake entirely,” she stated. She also clarified that she wasn’t aware of the court order prohibiting the sharing of Halo’s image and emphasized that her intentions weren’t to harm or invade anyone’s privacy. Importantly, she noted that Halle had no prior knowledge of the post and shouldn’t be blamed for it.
However, not all fans were convinced by the apology. Many questioned how someone who has been closely associated with Halle for years could be unaware of the sensitivity surrounding Baby Halo, particularly since the challenges of co-parenting have been so publicly discussed.
