Better late than never: I have *finally* figured out the distinction between tapers and fades, despite the confusing and contradictory explanations floating around out there. I'll start with a quick, clear explanation of what makes each cut unique, then provide a detailed breakdown of why these cuts have gotten so...

Absolutely kicking myself. I did my best cut to date this afternoon and completely forgot to get any photos at all.

It's another real cut!

I had my first real haircuts on strangers this week! For this post, I'll talk about them together, since I find myself having similar reflections on both cuts, but I'll also lay out a format I can use to discuss future haircuts individually.

Lately I've been trying speed drills when working on my long-haired mannequin heads. I've got my one-length cuts down to a tight 15-20 minutes, but my uniform layer cuts still trend longer than I'd like, often hovering around one hour.

One thing I appreciate about the UK is that it has fantastic government websites. (I assume this is largely because it isn't fifty countries in a trenchcoat. But I digress.) This makes pulling up the full text of UK health & safety regulations much easier than I would expect, so...

At many points in my life, I've thought about becoming a blogger. It feels strange to begin blogging now, long after the heyday of the personal blog and several years after quitting a writing-focused career. But! I have an actual subject to discuss now, so why not begin?