“I think for women, especially women of colour, hair has so much to do with our identity and our confidence levels. I've made a conscious choice after growing up and feeling insecure and trying to achieve this look that actually wasn't me, where I've finally stopped relaxing my hair and went back to my natural texture.”

American dancer and singer

Jillian Hervey is an American dancer, singer, and vocalist, known as part of the musical duo Lion Babe. She is the daughter of Ramon Hervey II and of singer, actress, and former Miss America Vanessa Williams. Her work sits at the intersection of music and performance, with a profile shaped by both singing and dance. She is best known for her role in Lion Babe, and for her family background in entertainment, which has placed her in the public eye beyond her own performances.