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...

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...