I always think about how Chaka Khan used to take suede, all these classic fabrics, and then make them very movable. She's my everything! Jillian Hervey chakaclassicfabric Change image and share on social
As a dancer, you're told not to go into it for the money. Jillian Hervey dancermoneytell Change image and share on social
The best thing we've learned is when you are attempting to write a full song, write a full song that day. When we first started, we would have great ideas, but there's something about a moment and a vibe that's being created in time that when you return to it, it sometimes works, and it sometimes doesn't. Jillian Hervey attemptcreateday share on social
When I first started singing - before 'Treat Me Like Fire' when I was working with a vocal coach - I realized that I wasn't even breathing when I was singing. Jillian Hervey breathecoachfire Change image and share on social
I'm definitely trying to make songs that people can sing along to and remember. If you can recognize a chorus and leave with it in your head, it's usually a good sign. But then with the verses, I can get a little more free form. I don't really like to copy and paste things. Jillian Hervey choruscopyform share on social
Onstage, I channel my inner goddess. Everyday Jillian is definitely more low-key: jeans and a crop top with a sneaker or boot. Jillian Hervey bootchannelcrop Change image and share on social
As a young girl, I definitely struggled with knowing what to do with my hair. I was just in a neighborhood that had mostly white people, and the hair norm was long and sleek and straight. My hair naturally was curly, and I didn't have that many references. Jillian Hervey curlygirlhair share on social
Around shows, when we're doing really strenuous stuff on my hair - styling with heat, adding things, braiding things, pinning things - I like to give my scalp and my hair a rest. We usually have a show once a week or so, so I try to deep condition with Pantene Daily 3 Minute Miracle Deep Conditioner once a week. Jillian Hervey addbraidcondition share on social
I like to go super blonde early in the spring because the sun's out and it helps keep that tone. Jillian Hervey blondeearlyhelp Change image and share on social
I studied structured improv, where you start from one position and see where it takes you. I like spontaneity. If you set yourself up to do the same thing every night, you may not connect as well to a different audience. Jillian Hervey audienceconnectimprov share on social