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Skylar Simone drops \u201cGasoline\u201d\u2014the fearless, \u201980s-tinged lead single off her debut EP\u2014today, and she\u2019s just as fluent talking fragrance as she is talking music. (She owns more than 50 bottles, for the record.) The LA-based artist, who works closely with creative director Danna Takako on the visual side of her rollout, sat down with us just ahead of the song\u2019s release to talk scent collection, curl-care routine and how she stays sane between studio sessions and stages. Below, she gets into all of it.<\/p>\n

Your single drops very soon. How are you feeling as the release gets closer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cI\u2019m so excited. It\u2019s been a minute since I\u2019ve released music, because I took time to really be in the studio and immerse myself in the process. Having it all come out in such a short window now feels a little weird, but in a good way. It\u2019s very rewarding and I\u2019m excited.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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You started in the industry really young. What\u2019s it like looking back on where you started versus where you are now?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a lot different than when I was a kid. Back then, I was just a sponge. I wanted to learn as much as possible and grow, and everything felt like a new experience. I\u2019ve obviously been in the industry for a while now, but in a completely different way; you can\u2019t really compare little-me\u2019s experience of the industry to adult-me\u2019s. At the same time, I\u2019m so grateful for it, because it taught me so many lessons.<\/p>\n

Now that I\u2019ve gotten the \u2018firsts\u2019 and the discovery part out of the way, I can really just be in the moment of who I am. It takes some of the pressure off, so I can focus on the parts I love\u2014the artistry, continuing to evolve\u2014rather than diving in for the first time. What I love about the music industry is that there\u2019s always something new. Even after 100 songs, each one is still its own unique experience. That part\u2019s fun, and it\u2019s definitely different now that I\u2019m older.\u201d<\/p>\n

Touring, performing and doing press all take a toll on your skin and otherwise. How do you make sure you\u2019re recovering and taking care of yourself?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cSleep, definitely! You took the words right out of my mouth. I\u2019ve learned that if I don\u2019t get at least eight or nine hours [laughs], I really cannot function the next day. I\u2019m very sleep-dependent, so I make sure to prioritize it. I also stay on top of my electrolytes and water intake.<\/p>\n

When it comes to skin care, I\u2019m a \u2018less is more\u2019 person, and that\u2019s true for my health in general. I like to stay in tune with the basics and the necessities. I always make sure to stay super moisturized, especially with travel and flying, and I\u2019m really diligent about cleansing, especially after stage makeup. It looks so good that you almost want to sleep in it, but you can\u2019t\u2026otherwise, you pay the price!\u201d<\/p>\n

Your hair always looks amazing. What keeps your curls so defined?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cThank you! I actually just discovered a new brand I have to shout out because it\u2019s so good. It\u2019s milk_shake\u2019s detangler curl spray ($28). I\u2019m obsessed. I also use their curl conditioner ($28), plus a couple of Davines conditioners in copper and a pinky-red shade to keep the reddish tinge in my hair. I mix those with a purple conditioner in one giant jar concoction, and it keeps my color looking fresh. And milk_shake genuinely smells like caramel popcorn. It\u2019s incredible.\u201d<\/p>\n

You mentioned being a fragrance person. Do you like to mix scents, or do you have your holy grails?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cHonestly, both. All of it. I have a collection of over 50 fragrances; I\u2019m obsessed. I\u2019ve been trying to find my signature scent, but I love too many to wear just one, so I switch it up depending on the season. If I had to pick a top three right now, Valaya by Parfums de Marly ($250) is one of my favorites. Gentle Fluidity Gold by Maison Francis Kurkdjian ($275)\u2014the brand behind Baccarat Rouge 540\u2014is probably my all-time favorite; if I had to pick one fragrance to get married in, it would be that one. And Escapade Gourmande by Maison Mataha ($215) is my go-to for fall and winter. Ot smells like cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e. It\u2019s a little too strong for summer, though, or you just end up smelling sweet and sweaty.<\/p>\n

Parfums de Marly also makes another one I love for fall: Altha\u00efr ($290). It\u2019s technically marketed as a men\u2019s fragrance, but I think of it as unisex. I wear it all the time. It\u2019s a little spicy, but it has a sweet vanilla note too. I\u2019ve bought it for basically every guy in my life, but I still keep my own bottle because I love it that much.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n