/*
Theme Name: Care About Your Hair
Theme URI: https://careaboutyourhair.com
Author: Care About Your Hair
Author URI: https://careaboutyourhair.com
Description: A clean-beauty, salon-grade theme for hair-care guides and honest Amazon affiliate picks for men & women. Warm taupe + dusty rose with Cormorant Garamond headings and Mulish / Jost. Soft, elegant, spa-like. Signature kit: full-bleed photo search hero, concern quick-strip, topic tiles, routine "start here" path, data strip, popout numbered & bullet lists, styled tables, callouts, pros/cons, FAQ accordions, affiliate boxes and an optional "My Amazon Choices" page. Independent and reader-supported.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.2
Tested up to: 6.6
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: care-about-your-hair
Tags: blog, news, education, beauty, two-columns, right-sidebar, custom-logo, custom-menu, featured-images, footer-widgets, block-styles, wide-blocks, translation-ready
*/

/* ============================================================
   CARE ABOUT YOUR HAIR — design system
   Hair-care guides + Amazon affiliate for men & women
   Warm taupe + dusty rose + sage · Cormorant serif / Mulish + Jost
   Clean-beauty salon: soft, elegant, spa-like, unisex.
   NOTE: legacy token names kept (teal, gold, money) with values
   remapped to the spa palette so all component rules keep working.
   ============================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Mulish:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Jost:wght@400;500;600&display=swap');

/* tokens */
:root{
  --teal-900:#2E241E;
  --teal-800:#3A2E27;
  --teal-700:#6B5548;
  --teal-600:#7E6656;
  --teal-500:#9A8271;
  --gold:#C68B7B;
  --gold-600:#B0705F;
  --gold-soft:#E7C7BD;
  --gold-wash:#EFD6CB;
  --cream:#E7D3C0;
  --paper:#F2E4D5;
  --paper-2:#E4D1BD;
  --ink:#2B211B;
  --ink-soft:#6E5E53;
  --line:#DCC9B6;
  --pos:#748C6A;
  --pos-soft:#DCE6D4;
  --money:#6F8A66;
  --money-wash:#E0E9D9;
  --teal-wash:#E5E3D6;
  --neg:#BF5A48;
  --white:#FCF6EE;
  --brand:var(--teal-700);
  --brand-dark:var(--teal-900);
  --accent:var(--gold);
  --accent-soft:var(--gold-soft);
  --surface:var(--paper);
  --surface-2:var(--cream);
  --serif:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;
  --sans:'Mulish',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --mono:'Jost',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --wrap:1120px;
  --r:8px;
  --r-lg:16px;
  --shadow-sm:0 1px 2px rgba(46,36,30,.05),0 2px 8px rgba(46,36,30,.05);
  --shadow:0 16px 34px -14px rgba(46,36,30,.22),0 5px 12px -7px rgba(46,36,30,.14);
  --shadow-lg:0 34px 66px -24px rgba(46,36,30,.34);
}

/* Direction B — Sage + cream (fresh botanical) */
body[data-dir="b"]{
  --brand:#4E5F45;--brand-dark:#2C3826;--accent:#C79A6B;--accent-soft:#EAD4B4;
  --gold-wash:#EEE6D6;--cream:#E7EADD;--paper:#F7F8F1;--paper-2:#E4E8D9;
  --line:#D8DECB;--ink:#25291F;--ink-soft:#57604C;
  --money:#7E7150;--money-wash:#EAE3D2;--teal-wash:#E2E6D6;
  --surface:var(--paper);--surface-2:var(--cream);
}
/* Direction C — Blush + charcoal (modern salon) */
body[data-dir="c"]{
  --brand:#3B3237;--brand-dark:#241E22;--accent:#CE8593;--accent-soft:#F0CBD2;
  --gold-wash:#F6E6E9;--cream:#F0E6E7;--paper:#FCF7F6;--paper-2:#F0E4E4;
  --line:#E9DADC;--ink:#282125;--ink-soft:#6C5E63;
  --money:#A66B7C;--money-wash:#F2DEE3;--teal-wash:#EEE0E2;
  --surface:var(--paper);--surface-2:var(--cream);
}

*{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  font-family:var(--sans);
  color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--surface);
  line-height:1.65;
  font-size:17px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
img{display:block;max-width:100%}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
.wrap{max-width:var(--wrap);margin:0 auto;padding:0 28px}

h1,h2,h3,h4,h5{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--ink);font-style:normal;text-wrap:balance}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,5.4vw,4.4rem);font-weight:700}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.4vw,2.9rem)}
h3{font-size:1.35rem}
p{text-wrap:pretty}

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5em;
  font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;
  padding:.85em 1.5em;border-radius:var(--r);border:1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor:pointer;transition:transform .15s,box-shadow .2s,background .2s,color .2s;
  letter-spacing:.01em;line-height:1;white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn svg{width:1.05em;height:1.05em}
.btn-primary{background:var(--brand);color:#fff}
.btn-primary:hover{background:var(--brand-dark);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.btn-gold{background:var(--accent);color:var(--brand-dark)}
.btn-gold:hover{background:var(--gold-600);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.btn-dark{background:var(--brand-dark);color:#fff}
.btn-dark:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.btn-ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--brand);border-color:var(--line)}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--brand);background:var(--white)}
.btn-lg{padding:1.05em 1.9em;font-size:1.02rem}
.btn-sm{padding:.6em 1.1em;font-size:.85rem}

/* ---------- kicker / eyebrow ---------- */
.kicker{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5em;
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);
}
.kicker::before{content:"";width:22px;height:2px;background:var(--accent)}
.kicker.plain::before{display:none}

/* ---------- utility bar ---------- */
.utility{background:var(--brand-dark);color:#dfeae7;font-size:.78rem}
.utility .wrap{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;height:38px;gap:16px}
.u-tags{display:flex;gap:20px;font-family:var(--mono);letter-spacing:.04em}
.u-tags a{opacity:.82;transition:opacity .2s}
.u-tags a:hover{opacity:1;color:var(--accent-soft)}
.u-right{opacity:.7;font-family:var(--mono);letter-spacing:.03em}

/* ---------- header ---------- */
.hdr{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;background:rgba(251,249,242,.92);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.hdr .wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:28px;height:76px}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.brand .mark{
  width:42px;height:42px;flex:none;border-radius:var(--r);
  background:var(--brand);color:var(--accent);
  display:grid;place-items:center;
}
.brand .mark svg{width:24px;height:24px}
.brand b{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:1.28rem;letter-spacing:-.02em;display:block;line-height:1.05;color:var(--ink);white-space:nowrap}
.brand small{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);white-space:nowrap;display:block;margin-top:3px}
.nav{display:flex;gap:6px;margin-left:8px}
.nav a{font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;padding:.55em .8em;border-radius:var(--r);color:var(--ink);transition:color .2s,background .2s}
.nav a:hover,.nav a.active{color:var(--brand);background:var(--gold-wash)}
.nav a.amazon-choices{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:#E8891C;color:#fff;font-weight:700}
.nav a.amazon-choices svg{width:16px;height:16px}
.nav a.amazon-choices:hover,.nav a.amazon-choices.active{background:#d67c10;color:#fff}
.hdr-actions{margin-left:auto;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.icon-btn{width:40px;height:40px;border:1.5px solid var(--line);background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--r);display:grid;place-items:center;cursor:pointer;color:var(--ink);transition:border .2s,color .2s}
.icon-btn svg{width:19px;height:19px}
.icon-btn:hover{border-color:var(--brand);color:var(--brand)}
.burger{display:none}
@media (max-width:1024px){.nav,.u-tags{display:none}.burger{display:grid}}

/* mobile nav */
.mobile-nav{position:fixed;inset:0 0 0 auto;width:min(320px,84vw);background:var(--paper);z-index:100;transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform .3s;padding:20px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.mobile-nav.open{transform:translateX(0)}
.mn-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:16px;padding-bottom:16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.mobile-nav a{padding:.8em .6em;font-weight:600;border-radius:var(--r);color:var(--ink)}
.mobile-nav a:hover{background:var(--gold-wash);color:var(--brand)}

/* ---------- sections ---------- */
.sec{padding:88px 0}
.sec-sm{padding:52px 0}
.bg-paper{background:var(--surface)}
.bg-2{background:var(--surface-2)}
.bg-wash{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--gold-wash),var(--surface))}
.bg-teal{background:var(--brand-dark);color:#eaf2f0}
.bg-teal h1,.bg-teal h2,.bg-teal h3{color:#fff}

.sec-head{margin-bottom:44px;max-width:640px}
.sec-head h2{margin:.3em 0 .35em}
.sec-head p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:1.08rem}
.sec-head.center{margin-inline:auto;text-align:center}
.sec-head.center .kicker::before{display:none}
.sec-head.split{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;max-width:none;gap:24px}
.see-all{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5em;font-weight:600;color:var(--brand);font-size:.95rem;white-space:nowrap;flex:none}
.see-all svg{width:1.05em;height:1.05em;transition:transform .2s}
.see-all:hover svg{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* ---------- HERO (editorial split) ---------- */
.hero{background:linear-gradient(165deg,var(--gold-wash) 0%,var(--surface) 46%,var(--teal-wash) 130%);padding:70px 0 78px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:radial-gradient(var(--accent) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:30px 30px;opacity:.05;-webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#000,transparent 70%);mask:linear-gradient(#000,transparent 70%)}
.hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:-30%;right:-14%;width:560px;height:560px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,var(--accent-soft),transparent 66%);opacity:.5;pointer-events:none}
.hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:56px;align-items:center;position:relative}
.hero-copy h1{margin:.28em 0 .3em}
.hero-copy h1 .em{color:var(--brand);-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;background:linear-gradient(transparent 74%,var(--accent-soft) 0);padding:0 .04em}
.lede{font-size:1.22rem;color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:34ch;margin-bottom:1.6em}
.hero-cta{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:2em}
.hero-trust{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.avs{display:flex}
.avs span{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;background-size:cover;background-position:center;border:2px solid var(--paper);margin-left:-10px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.avs span:first-child{margin-left:0}

/* featured guide card (hero right) */
.hero-card{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);overflow:hidden;display:block;transition:transform .25s,box-shadow .25s}
.hero-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 40px 70px -24px rgba(7,43,40,.4)}
.hc-media{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden}
.hc-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.hc-ribbon{position:absolute;top:14px;left:14px;background:var(--accent);color:var(--brand-dark);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.68rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:.4em .8em;border-radius:3px}
.hc-body{padding:22px 24px 24px}
.hc-cat{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brand);font-weight:600}
.hc-body h3{font-size:1.5rem;margin:.35em 0 .5em;line-height:1.14}
.hc-body p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.96rem;margin-bottom:1em}
.hc-meta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.78rem;color:var(--ink-soft);border-top:1px dashed var(--line);padding-top:14px}
.hc-meta b{color:var(--ink)}

/* ---------- ledger dotted divider ---------- */
.ledger-row{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:10px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.85rem}
.ledger-row .dots{flex:1;border-bottom:1.5px dotted var(--line);transform:translateY(-3px)}

/* ---------- topic tiles ---------- */
.topics{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px}
.topic{
  position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  padding:26px 24px;transition:transform .22s,box-shadow .22s,border-color .22s;overflow:hidden;
}
.topic::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;background:var(--accent);transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:bottom;transition:transform .25s}
.topic:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:transparent}
.topic:hover::before{transform:scaleY(1)}
.tp-ic{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--gold-wash);color:var(--brand);display:grid;place-items:center}
.tp-ic svg{width:24px;height:24px}
.topic:nth-child(1) .tp-ic{background:var(--teal-wash);color:var(--brand)}
.topic:nth-child(2) .tp-ic{background:var(--money-wash);color:var(--money)}
.topic:nth-child(3) .tp-ic{background:var(--gold-wash);color:var(--gold-600)}
.topic:nth-child(4) .tp-ic{background:var(--money-wash);color:var(--money)}
.topic:nth-child(5) .tp-ic{background:var(--gold-wash);color:var(--gold-600)}
.topic:nth-child(6) .tp-ic{background:var(--teal-wash);color:var(--brand)}
.topic:nth-child(3n+1)::before{background:var(--brand)}
.topic:nth-child(3n+2)::before{background:var(--money)}
.topic h3{font-size:1.22rem}
.topic p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.tp-count{margin-top:auto;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--brand);font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase}

/* ---------- learning path (start here) ---------- */
.path{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:38px 40px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.path-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:20px;margin-bottom:28px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.path-progress{min-width:220px}
.pp-track{height:8px;border-radius:20px;background:var(--paper-2);overflow:hidden;margin-top:8px}
.pp-fill{height:100%;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--brand),var(--accent));border-radius:20px}
.pp-label{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--ink-soft);display:flex;justify-content:space-between}
.steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;counter-reset:step}
.step{position:relative;padding:22px 20px 20px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--paper);transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s;display:block}
.step:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.step .snum{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--accent);letter-spacing:.1em}
.step h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.12rem;font-weight:600;margin:.5em 0 .3em}
.step p{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin:0}
.step .done{position:absolute;top:16px;right:16px;width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--pos);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center}
.step .done svg{width:13px;height:13px}

/* ---------- guides grid ---------- */
.ggrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:26px}
.gcard{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform .22s,box-shadow .22s}
.gcard:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.gc-media{position:relative;aspect-ratio:3/2;overflow:hidden}
.gc-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .4s}
.gcard:hover .gc-media img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.gc-cat{position:absolute;top:12px;left:12px;background:var(--brand);color:#fff;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.66rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:.4em .7em;border-radius:3px}
.gcard:nth-child(3n+2) .gc-cat{background:var(--money)}
.gcard:nth-child(3n) .gc-cat{background:var(--gold-600)}
.gc-body{padding:20px 22px 22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.gc-body h3{font-size:1.28rem;line-height:1.16;margin-bottom:.4em}
.gcard:hover .gc-body h3{color:var(--brand)}
.gc-body p{font-size:.93rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:1em}
.gc-foot{margin-top:auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;border-top:1px dashed var(--line);padding-top:14px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.76rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.gc-foot .read{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4em;color:var(--brand);font-weight:600}
.gc-foot .read svg{width:1em;height:1em;transition:transform .2s}
.gcard:hover .gc-foot .read svg{transform:translateX(3px)}

/* ---------- stat badges / data strip ---------- */
.data-strip{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;border:1px solid transparent;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--brand-dark),var(--brand));box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.dstat{padding:32px 26px;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);position:relative}
.dstat:last-child{border-right:none}
.dstat .dnum{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:2.7rem;line-height:1;color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.dstat .dnum small{font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--accent-soft)}
.dstat .dlabel{font-size:.9rem;color:#a9c4bf;margin-top:.5em}
.dstat .dtrend{position:absolute;top:28px;right:24px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;color:#7ad6a6;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.3em;background:rgba(122,214,166,.14);padding:.25em .5em;border-radius:3px}
.dstat .dtrend svg{width:.95em;height:.95em}

/* ---------- startup investor lane (dark band) ---------- */
.startup{background:var(--brand-dark);color:#dbeae7;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.startup::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-40%;right:-10%;width:520px;height:520px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,var(--accent),transparent 68%);opacity:.16}
.startup .kicker{color:var(--accent-soft)}
.startup .sec-head p{color:#a9c4bf}
.su-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:44px;align-items:center;position:relative}
.su-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px}
.su-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto;gap:18px;align-items:center;padding:18px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.su-item:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.su-rank{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.82rem;color:var(--accent);font-weight:600}
.su-item h4{font-family:var(--serif);color:#fff;font-size:1.24rem;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:.15em}
.su-item p{font-size:.9rem;color:#a9c4bf;margin:0}
.su-item .arrow{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;transition:background .2s,border-color .2s}
.su-item:hover .arrow{background:var(--accent);border-color:var(--accent);color:var(--brand-dark)}
.su-item .arrow svg{width:16px;height:16px}
.su-panel{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:28px 30px}
.su-panel .kicker{margin-bottom:14px}
.su-metric{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.16);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.86rem;color:#bcd3cf}
.su-metric:last-of-type{border-bottom:none}
.su-metric b{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.5rem;color:#fff;font-weight:700}
.su-metric .up{color:#7ad6a6}

/* ---------- money-tip card ---------- */
.tip{background:var(--gold-wash);border:1px solid var(--gold-soft);border-left:4px solid var(--accent);border-radius:var(--r);padding:20px 24px;display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:flex-start}
.tip .tip-ic{width:40px;height:40px;flex:none;border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--accent);color:var(--brand-dark);display:grid;place-items:center}
.tip .tip-ic svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.tip h4{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-600);margin-bottom:.3em;font-weight:600}
.tip p{font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink);margin:0}

/* ---------- tools we recommend (affiliate) ---------- */
.tools{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
.tool{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s}
.tool:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.tool-top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.tool-logo{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--brand);color:var(--accent);display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:1.3rem;flex:none}
.tool-name b{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.16rem;font-weight:600}
.tool-name span{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.tool .stars{display:flex;gap:2px;color:var(--accent)}
.tool .stars svg{width:15px;height:15px}
.tool p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin:0;flex:1}
.tool-foot{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;border-top:1px dashed var(--line);padding-top:14px}
.tool-foot .price{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.82rem;color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
.tool-foot .price small{color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:400}

/* ---------- ezoic ad slot ---------- */
.ad-slot{max-width:var(--wrap);margin:0 auto;padding:0 28px}
.ad-inner{border:1px dashed var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--paper-2);min-height:110px;display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--ink-soft);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase}

/* ---------- featured / editor's pick ---------- */
.feat{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.feat .f-media{position:relative;min-height:360px}
.feat .f-media img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.f-tag{position:absolute;top:18px;left:18px;background:var(--accent);color:var(--brand-dark);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.7rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:.45em .85em;border-radius:3px}
.feat .f-body{padding:44px 48px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.feat .f-body .kicker{margin-bottom:12px}
.feat .f-body h2{margin-bottom:.35em}
.feat .f-body p{color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:1.4em}
.f-byline{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:1.6em;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.f-byline .av{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;background-size:cover}
.f-byline b{color:var(--ink)}

/* ---------- newsletter ---------- */
.nl{background:var(--brand);color:#eaf2f0;border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:56px 60px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:44px;align-items:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.nl::before{content:"";position:absolute;bottom:-50%;left:-6%;width:420px;height:420px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,var(--accent),transparent 70%);opacity:.2}
.nl h2{color:#fff;margin-bottom:.3em}
.nl p{color:#bcd3cf;margin-bottom:1.4em}
.nl .kicker{color:var(--accent-soft)}
.nl-form{display:flex;gap:10px;position:relative}
.nl-form input{flex:1;padding:.95em 1.1em;border-radius:var(--r);border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:#fff;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.98rem}
.nl-form input::placeholder{color:#9fbab5}
.nl-fine{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.74rem;color:#9fbab5;margin-top:1em;letter-spacing:.03em}
.nl-visual{position:relative}
.nl-stat{background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);border-radius:var(--r);padding:20px 22px;margin-bottom:14px}
.nl-stat:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.nl-stat b{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:2rem;font-weight:700;color:#fff;display:block;line-height:1}
.nl-stat span{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.76rem;color:#9fbab5;letter-spacing:.04em}

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.footer{background:var(--brand-dark);color:#a9c4bf;padding:70px 0 34px;font-size:.92rem}
.f-top{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:40px;padding-bottom:40px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.footer .brand b{color:#fff}
.footer .brand small{color:#7f9c97}
.footer .brand .mark{background:var(--accent);color:var(--brand-dark)}
.f-about{margin:18px 0;max-width:38ch;line-height:1.7}
.f-social{display:flex;gap:10px}
.f-social a{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:var(--r);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);display:grid;place-items:center;color:#cfe0dc;transition:background .2s,color .2s,border-color .2s}
.f-social a:hover{background:var(--accent);color:var(--brand-dark);border-color:var(--accent)}
.f-social svg{width:17px;height:17px}
.footer h5{color:#fff;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:16px;font-weight:600}
.footer ul{list-style:none}
.footer li{margin-bottom:10px}
.footer li a{transition:color .2s}
.footer li a:hover{color:var(--accent-soft)}
.f-bottom{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding-top:26px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.78rem;color:#7f9c97;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px}
.f-bottom a:hover{color:var(--accent-soft)}
.f-disclaimer{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.74rem;color:#6b8783;margin-top:14px;letter-spacing:.02em}

/* ---------- reveal ---------- */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px);transition:opacity .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* ============================================================
   SUBPAGE / ARTICLE COMPONENTS
   ============================================================ */

/* breadcrumb */
.crumb{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--ink-soft);display:flex;gap:.5em;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
.crumb a{color:var(--brand);font-weight:600}
.crumb a:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.crumb .sep{opacity:.5}

/* ---------- post hero ---------- */
.post-hero{background:linear-gradient(165deg,var(--gold-wash),var(--surface) 55%,var(--teal-wash));padding:44px 0 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.post-hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:radial-gradient(var(--accent) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:30px 30px;opacity:.05;-webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#000,transparent 80%);mask:linear-gradient(#000,transparent 80%)}
.ph-inner{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;position:relative;text-align:center;padding-bottom:34px}
.ph-cat{display:inline-block;background:var(--brand);color:#fff;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:.45em .9em;border-radius:3px;margin-bottom:18px}
.post-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2rem,4.4vw,3.4rem);line-height:1.08;margin-bottom:.4em}
.ph-dek{font-size:1.24rem;color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:60ch;margin:0 auto 26px}
.ph-meta{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:14px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.82rem;color:var(--ink-soft);flex-wrap:wrap}
.ph-meta .au{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px}
.ph-meta .au .av{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;background-size:cover}
.ph-meta b{color:var(--ink)}
.ph-meta .dot{opacity:.45}
.ph-figure{max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 28px;transform:translateY(34px)}
.ph-figure img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/8;object-fit:cover;border-radius:var(--r-lg);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border:1px solid var(--line)}

/* ---------- article layout ---------- */
.article-wrap{max-width:1120px;margin:0 auto;padding:76px 28px 40px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 250px;gap:56px;align-items:start}
.article{max-width:none;min-width:0}
.article-body{font-size:1.12rem;line-height:1.78;color:var(--ink)}
.article-body>p{margin-bottom:1.3em}
.article-body h2{font-size:1.85rem;margin:1.6em 0 .5em;scroll-margin-top:90px}
.article-body h2:first-child{margin-top:0}
.article-body h3{font-size:1.34rem;margin:1.5em 0 .4em}
.article-body a:not(.btn){color:var(--brand);font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:var(--accent-soft);text-underline-offset:2px}
.article-body strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:700}
.article-body img{width:100%;border-radius:var(--r-lg);border:1px solid var(--line);margin:1.5em 0}
.article-body>ul,.article-body>ol{margin:0 0 1.4em}
.lead-para{font-size:1.28rem;line-height:1.7;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:1.5em}

/* signature popout numbered list */
.numlist{list-style:none;counter-reset:nl;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;padding:0}
.numlist>li{counter-increment:nl;position:relative;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:4px solid var(--brand);border-radius:var(--r);padding:18px 22px 18px 66px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.numlist>li::before{content:counter(nl,decimal-leading-zero);position:absolute;left:16px;top:16px;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:9px;background:var(--brand);color:#fff;font-family:var(--mono);font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;display:grid;place-items:center}
.numlist>li:nth-child(3n+2){border-left-color:var(--money)}
.numlist>li:nth-child(3n+2)::before{background:var(--money)}
.numlist>li:nth-child(3n){border-left-color:var(--gold-600)}
.numlist>li:nth-child(3n)::before{background:var(--gold-600)}
.numlist>li strong{display:block;margin-bottom:.15em}

/* signature popout bullet list */
.poplist{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;padding:0}
.poplist>li{position:relative;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:14px 20px 14px 52px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.poplist>li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:18px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent-soft);border:4px solid var(--accent)}

/* ---------- callouts ---------- */
.callout{border-radius:var(--r);padding:20px 24px 20px 22px;margin:1.6em 0;display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:flex-start;border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:4px solid var(--accent);background:var(--gold-wash)}
.callout .co-ic{width:38px;height:38px;flex:none;border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--accent);color:var(--brand-dark);display:grid;place-items:center}
.callout .co-ic svg{width:20px;height:20px}
.callout h4{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:.35em;color:var(--gold-600)}
.callout p{margin:0;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.65}
.callout.tip-green{background:var(--money-wash);border-left-color:var(--money)}
.callout.tip-green .co-ic{background:var(--money)}
.callout.tip-green h4{color:var(--money)}
.callout.warn{background:#f7e4e0;border-left-color:var(--neg)}
.callout.warn .co-ic{background:var(--neg);color:#fff}
.callout.warn h4{color:var(--neg)}

/* ---------- affiliate disclaimer ---------- */
.disclaimer{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;background:var(--gold-wash);border:1px dashed var(--gold-600);border-radius:var(--r);padding:16px 20px;margin:0 0 1.8em;font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.disclaimer .dis-ic{width:30px;height:30px;flex:none;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center}
.disclaimer .dis-ic svg{width:17px;height:17px}
.disclaimer p{margin:0}
.disclaimer b{color:var(--ink)}

/* ---------- key takeaways box ---------- */
.keybox{background:var(--brand-dark);color:#dceae7;border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:28px 32px;margin:1.8em 0}
.keybox h4{color:#fff;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.3rem;margin-bottom:.6em;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.keybox h4 svg{width:22px;height:22px;color:var(--accent)}
.keybox ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
.keybox li{position:relative;padding-left:28px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.55}
.keybox li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:8px;width:12px;height:12px;border-radius:3px;background:var(--accent);transform:rotate(45deg)}

/* ---------- data table ---------- */
.tbl-wrap{margin:1.7em 0;border-radius:var(--r-lg);border:1px solid var(--line);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.tbl-cap{background:var(--brand);color:#fff;padding:14px 22px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px}
.tbl-cap svg{width:16px;height:16px;color:var(--accent)}
table.cw-tbl{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.98rem;background:var(--white)}
table.cw-tbl thead th{background:var(--paper-2);text-align:left;padding:14px 20px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
table.cw-tbl td{padding:14px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);vertical-align:top}
table.cw-tbl tbody tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none}
table.cw-tbl tbody tr:nth-child(even){background:var(--paper)}
table.cw-tbl td:first-child{font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
table.cw-tbl .pos{color:var(--money);font-family:var(--mono);font-weight:600}
table.cw-tbl .neg{color:var(--neg);font-family:var(--mono);font-weight:600}

/* ---------- pros / cons ---------- */
.proscons{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px;margin:1.7em 0}
.pc{border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:22px 24px;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.pc.pros{background:var(--money-wash);border-color:#bcdcc9}
.pc.cons{background:#f7e4e0;border-color:#eccbc4}
.pc h4{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:14px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.pc.pros h4{color:var(--money)}
.pc.cons h4{color:var(--neg)}
.pc h4 svg{width:18px;height:18px}
.pc ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:9px}
.pc li{position:relative;padding-left:26px;font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.5}
.pc li::before{position:absolute;left:0;top:1px;font-weight:700}
.pc.pros li::before{content:"✓";color:var(--money)}
.pc.cons li::before{content:"✕";color:var(--neg)}

/* ---------- inline affiliate box ---------- */
.aff-box{display:grid;grid-template-columns:130px 1fr auto;gap:22px;align-items:center;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:22px;margin:1.7em 0;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);position:relative}
.aff-box::after{content:"Affiliate";position:absolute;top:10px;right:14px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);opacity:.7}
.aff-box img{width:130px;height:110px;object-fit:contain;background:var(--paper);border-radius:var(--r);border:none;margin:0}
.aff-info h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.24rem;margin-bottom:.2em}
.aff-info .stars{display:flex;gap:2px;color:var(--gold-600);margin-bottom:.4em}
.aff-info .stars svg{width:14px;height:14px}
.aff-info p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin:0}
.aff-cta{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;align-items:stretch;text-align:center}
.aff-cta .price{font-family:var(--mono);font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}

/* ---------- FAQ accordion ---------- */
.faq{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;margin:1.4em 0}
.faq details{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;transition:box-shadow .2s}
.faq details[open]{box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);border-color:var(--accent-soft)}
.faq summary{padding:18px 22px;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;font-size:1.12rem;cursor:pointer;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;list-style:none}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary::after{content:"";width:12px;height:12px;flex:none;border-right:2.5px solid var(--brand);border-bottom:2.5px solid var(--brand);transform:rotate(45deg);transition:transform .2s;margin-top:-4px}
.faq details[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(-135deg);margin-top:4px}
.faq .faq-a{padding:0 22px 20px;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.7}

/* ---------- TOC sidebar ---------- */
.side{position:sticky;top:90px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:24px}
.toc{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:22px 24px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.toc h4{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:14px}
.toc ol{list-style:none;counter-reset:toc;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px}
.toc li{counter-increment:toc}
.toc a{display:flex;gap:10px;padding:8px 10px;border-radius:8px;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ink-soft);transition:background .15s,color .15s;line-height:1.35}
.toc a::before{content:counter(toc,decimal-leading-zero);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.76rem;color:var(--brand);font-weight:600;flex:none}
.toc a:hover,.toc a.active{background:var(--gold-wash);color:var(--ink)}
.side-cta{background:var(--brand-dark);color:#dceae7;border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:24px}
.side-cta h4{color:#fff;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.24rem;margin-bottom:.4em}
.side-cta p{font-size:.9rem;color:#a9c4bf;margin-bottom:1em}
.side-cta .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}

/* ---------- author box ---------- */
.author{display:flex;gap:20px;align-items:center;background:var(--paper-2);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:24px 26px;margin:2.4em 0 0}
.author .av{width:70px;height:70px;border-radius:50%;background-size:cover;flex:none;border:3px solid var(--white);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.author h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.24rem;margin-bottom:.15em}
.author .role{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brand);margin-bottom:.5em}
.author p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin:0}

/* ---------- share row ---------- */
.share{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:20px 0;border-top:1px dashed var(--line);border-bottom:1px dashed var(--line);margin:2em 0;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.78rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.share .sh-btns{display:flex;gap:8px;margin-left:auto}
.share a{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:var(--r);border:1px solid var(--line);display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--brand);transition:background .2s,color .2s}
.share a:hover{background:var(--brand);color:#fff}
.share svg{width:16px;height:16px}

/* ---------- related / next reads ---------- */
.related{background:var(--surface-2);padding:64px 0}
.rel-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:32px}

/* ---------- blog listing ---------- */
.page-head{background:linear-gradient(165deg,var(--gold-wash),var(--surface) 60%,var(--teal-wash));padding:56px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.page-head::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:radial-gradient(var(--accent) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:30px 30px;opacity:.05}
.page-head .wrap{position:relative}
.page-head h1{font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4vw,3.1rem);margin:.25em 0 .3em}
.page-head p{font-size:1.16rem;color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:56ch}
.filters{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:26px}
.filters button{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.03em;padding:.6em 1.1em;border-radius:100px;border:1.5px solid var(--line);background:var(--white);color:var(--ink-soft);cursor:pointer;transition:all .18s}
.filters button:hover{border-color:var(--brand);color:var(--brand)}
.filters button.active{background:var(--brand);border-color:var(--brand);color:#fff}

.feature-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:0;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);margin-bottom:36px}
.feature-row .fr-media{position:relative;min-height:340px}
.feature-row .fr-media img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.feature-row .fr-body{padding:40px 44px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.feature-row .fr-body .kicker{margin-bottom:12px}
.feature-row .fr-body h2{font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:.35em}
.feature-row .fr-body p{color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:1.3em}

/* ---------- topic landing ---------- */
.topic-hero{background:var(--brand-dark);color:#dceae7;padding:60px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.topic-hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-40%;right:-8%;width:520px;height:520px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,var(--accent),transparent 68%);opacity:.18}
.topic-hero .wrap{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.3fr .7fr;gap:44px;align-items:center}
.topic-hero .th-ic{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:var(--r-lg);background:var(--accent);color:var(--brand-dark);display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:20px}
.topic-hero .th-ic svg{width:34px;height:34px}
.topic-hero h1{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.5vw,3.4rem);margin-bottom:.3em}
.topic-hero p{color:#a9c4bf;font-size:1.18rem;max-width:52ch}
.th-stats{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.th-stat{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:var(--r);padding:18px 22px}
.th-stat b{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:2rem;color:#fff;display:block;line-height:1}
.th-stat span{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.74rem;color:#9fbab5;letter-spacing:.04em}

/* ---------- about ---------- */
.about-hero{padding:70px 0 0;text-align:center;background:linear-gradient(165deg,var(--gold-wash),var(--surface) 60%,var(--teal-wash));position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.about-hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:radial-gradient(var(--accent) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:30px 30px;opacity:.05}
.about-hero .wrap{position:relative}
.about-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.3rem,5vw,3.6rem);max-width:16ch;margin:.3em auto .35em}
.about-hero p{font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:56ch;margin:0 auto 40px}
.about-photo{max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 28px;transform:translateY(40px)}
.about-photo img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/7;object-fit:cover;border-radius:var(--r-lg);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.values{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px;margin-top:44px}
.value{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:30px 28px}
.value .v-ic{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--gold-wash);color:var(--brand);display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:18px}
.value:nth-child(2) .v-ic{background:var(--money-wash);color:var(--money)}
.value:nth-child(3) .v-ic{background:var(--teal-wash);color:var(--brand)}
.value .v-ic svg{width:26px;height:26px}
.value h3{font-size:1.3rem;margin-bottom:.35em}
.value p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.98rem}
.team{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:22px;margin-top:36px}
.member{text-align:center}
.member .av{width:100%;aspect-ratio:1;border-radius:var(--r-lg);background-size:cover;background-position:center;margin-bottom:14px;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.member h4{font-size:1.16rem;margin-bottom:.1em}
.member .role{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brand)}

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .article-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0}
  .side{position:static;flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:40px}
  .toc{flex:1;min-width:260px}
  .side-cta{flex:1;min-width:260px}
  .topic-hero .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .th-stats{flex-direction:row}
  .th-stat{flex:1}
  .values,.team{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .feature-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .feature-row .fr-media{min-height:240px}
  .rel-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media (max-width:680px){
  .proscons,.aff-box{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .aff-box{text-align:center;justify-items:center}
  .aff-box img{margin:0 auto}
  .values,.team,.rel-grid,.th-stats{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .th-stats{flex-direction:column}
  .article-wrap{padding:48px 18px 30px}
  .article-body{font-size:1.05rem}
}
@media (max-width:1024px) and (min-width:681px){
  .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .topics,.tools{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .ggrid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .su-grid,.feat,.nl{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .feat .f-media{min-height:280px}
  .data-strip{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .dstat:nth-child(2){border-right:none}
  .dstat:nth-child(1),.dstat:nth-child(2){border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
}
@media (max-width:680px){
  body{font-size:16px}
  .wrap{padding:0 18px}
  .nav,.u-tags{display:none}
  .burger{display:grid}
  .sec{padding:60px 0}
  .sec-head.split{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}
  .topics,.tools,.ggrid,.steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .data-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0}
  .dstat{border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .dstat:last-child{border-bottom:none}
  .path{padding:26px 22px}
  .nl,.feat .f-body{padding:34px 26px}
  .u-right{margin:0 auto}
}

/* ============================================================
   CAYH ADDITIONS \u2014 full-bleed photo hero + search + salon bits
   ============================================================ */

/* full-bleed photo hero */
.hero-full{position:relative;min-height:640px;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate}
.hero-full .hf-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-2}
.hero-full .hf-bg img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 32%}
.hero-full::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(58,40,28,.28) 0%,rgba(58,40,28,.14) 38%,rgba(43,29,20,.82) 100%)}
.hero-full .wrap{width:100%;padding-top:120px;padding-bottom:64px}
.hf-inner{max-width:640px}
.hf-card{background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:38px 40px 34px;box-shadow:0 30px 60px -18px rgba(46,30,20,.55),0 8px 22px -10px rgba(46,30,20,.4);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.hf-kicker{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6em;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brand);background:var(--gold-wash);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:.5em 1em;border-radius:100px}
.hero-full h1{color:var(--ink);font-size:clamp(2.4rem,4.8vw,3.9rem);font-weight:600;line-height:1.12;margin:.42em 0 .5em;letter-spacing:-.01em;text-shadow:none}
.hero-full h1 .em{font-style:italic;color:var(--accent)}
.hf-dek{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:1.14rem;line-height:1.62;max-width:46ch;margin:0;text-shadow:none}

/* search bar */
.searchbar{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;background:var(--white);border-radius:100px;padding:8px 8px 8px 22px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);max-width:560px;margin-top:22px}
.searchbar svg.si{width:20px;height:20px;color:var(--ink-soft);flex:none}
.searchbar input{flex:1;border:none;outline:none;background:transparent;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:1rem;color:var(--ink);min-width:0}
.searchbar input::placeholder{color:var(--ink-soft)}
.searchbar .btn{flex:none}
.hf-tags{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:16px;align-items:center}
.hf-tags .lbl{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8)}
.hf-tags a{font-size:.86rem;color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.26);padding:.4em .9em;border-radius:100px;transition:background .2s,color .2s}
.hf-tags a:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--brand-dark)}

/* concern quick-strip (under hero) */
.concerns{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:14px}
.concern{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:10px;text-align:center;padding:22px 12px;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s,border-color .2s}
.concern:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:transparent}
.concern .ci{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold-wash);color:var(--brand);display:grid;place-items:center}
.concern:nth-child(2n) .ci{background:var(--money-wash);color:var(--money)}
.concern:nth-child(3n) .ci{background:var(--teal-wash);color:var(--brand)}
.concern .ci svg{width:26px;height:26px}
.concern span{font-size:.92rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.25}

/* routine / regimen steps reuse .steps but softer number */
.regimen .step .snum{color:var(--accent)}

/* amazon picks — category band + product cards */
.pick-band{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin:0 0 24px}
.pick-band .pb-ic{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--brand);color:var(--accent);display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none}
.pick-band .pb-ic svg{width:24px;height:24px}
.pick-band h2{font-size:1.7rem;margin:0}
.pick-band .pb-count{margin-left:auto;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.picks{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px;margin-bottom:56px}
.pick{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s;position:relative}
.pick:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.pick .pk-media{aspect-ratio:1;background:var(--paper-2);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.pick .pk-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.pick .pk-rank{position:absolute;top:12px;left:12px;background:var(--accent);color:#fff;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;padding:.35em .7em;border-radius:100px}
.pick .pk-body{padding:18px 18px 20px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.pick .pk-cat{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brand);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:.4em}
.pick .pk-body h3{font-size:1.16rem;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:.4em}
.pick .stars{display:flex;gap:2px;color:var(--gold-600);margin-bottom:.5em}
.pick .stars svg{width:14px;height:14px}
.pick .pk-foot{margin-top:auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;padding-top:14px;border-top:1px dashed var(--line)}
.pick .pk-foot .price{font-family:var(--mono);font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}

@media (max-width:1024px){
  .concerns{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .picks{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .hero-full{min-height:560px}
}
@media (max-width:680px){
  .concerns{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .picks{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .hero-full{min-height:520px}
  .hero-full .wrap{padding-top:96px}
  .searchbar{flex-wrap:wrap;border-radius:16px;padding:14px}
  .searchbar .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}
}


/* ============================================================
   WORDPRESS THEME GLUE — Care About Your Hair
   Maps WP core markup + wp_nav_menu output onto the CW system.
   ============================================================ */
.screen-reader-text{position:absolute!important;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(1px,1px,1px,1px);white-space:nowrap}
.skip-link{position:absolute;left:-9999px}
.skip-link:focus{left:8px;top:8px;z-index:1000;background:#fff;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}

/* admin bar offsets */
.admin-bar .hdr{top:32px}
@media(max-width:782px){.admin-bar .hdr{top:46px}}

/* custom logo */
.brand--logo img{max-height:48px;width:auto;display:block}

/* ---------- WP primary menu → .nav ---------- */
.nav ul.menu,.nav>ul{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.nav li{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative}
.nav ul.menu>li>a{font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink);padding:.55em .8em;border-radius:var(--r);transition:color .2s,background .2s;display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap}
.nav ul.menu>li>a:hover{color:var(--brand);background:var(--gold-wash)}
.nav ul.menu>li.current-menu-item>a,.nav ul.menu>li.current_page_item>a,.nav ul.menu>li.current-menu-ancestor>a,.nav ul.menu>li.current-menu-parent>a{color:var(--brand);background:var(--gold-wash)}
.nav ul.sub-menu{display:none}
/* orange "Amazon Picks" nav item (give the menu item a CSS class of amazon-choices) */
.nav ul.menu>li.amazon-choices>a{background:#E8891C;color:#fff}
.nav ul.menu>li.amazon-choices>a:hover{background:#d67c10;color:#fff}

/* ---------- WP mobile menu ---------- */
.mobile-nav ul.menu,.mobile-nav>ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px}
.mobile-nav ul.menu li{list-style:none}
.mobile-nav ul.menu a{padding:.8em .6em;font-weight:600;border-radius:var(--r);color:var(--ink);display:block}
.mobile-nav ul.menu a:hover{background:var(--gold-wash);color:var(--brand)}
.mobile-nav .amazon-choices a{color:#b06a00}

/* ---------- search overlay ---------- */
.search-overlay{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:120;background:rgba(46,36,30,.55);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:center;padding:12vh 20px 20px;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity .25s,visibility .25s}
.search-overlay.open{opacity:1;visibility:visible}
.search-box{width:min(640px,100%);background:var(--paper,#F2E4D5);border-radius:18px;padding:26px 28px;box-shadow:0 30px 60px -18px rgba(46,30,20,.55);transform:translateY(-8px);transition:transform .25s}
.search-overlay.open .search-box{transform:none}
.search-box label{display:block;font-family:var(--serif,Georgia,serif);font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink,#2E241E);margin-bottom:14px}
.search-box form{margin:0}
.search-field{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;background:#fff;border-radius:100px;padding:12px 18px;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--line,#DCC9B6)}
.search-field:focus-within{box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 2px var(--brand,#6B5548)}
.search-field svg{width:20px;height:20px;flex:none;color:var(--ink-soft,#5A4C42)}
.search-field input{flex:1;border:none;outline:none;background:transparent;font:inherit;color:var(--ink,#2E241E);min-width:0}
.search-hint{display:flex;gap:18px;margin-top:12px;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--ink-soft,#5A4C42)}
.search-hint kbd{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line,#DCC9B6);border-radius:6px;padding:1px 7px;font-family:var(--mono,monospace);font-size:.75rem}

/* ---------- WP footer menus ---------- */
.footer ul.menu{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:10px}
.footer ul.menu li{list-style:none;margin:0}
.footer ul.menu a{color:#a9c4bf;transition:color .2s}
.footer ul.menu a:hover{color:var(--accent-soft)}
.f-bottom .footer-legal{list-style:none;display:flex;gap:14px;margin:0;padding:0;flex-wrap:wrap}
.f-bottom .footer-legal li{list-style:none}
.f-bottom .footer-legal a{color:#7f9c97}
.f-bottom .footer-legal a:hover{color:var(--accent-soft)}

/* ---------- editor / post content ---------- */
/* WP outputs the_content into .article-body; the base article styles cover
   headings, paragraphs, links, images, tables. Below: WP-core extras + the
   signature popout treatment for plain editor lists. */

/* signature popout for plain numbered lists written in the editor */
.article-body>ol{list-style:none;counter-reset:nl;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;padding:0;margin:0 0 1.5em}
.article-body>ol>li{counter-increment:nl;position:relative;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:4px solid var(--brand);border-radius:var(--r);padding:18px 22px 18px 66px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.article-body>ol>li::before{content:counter(nl,decimal-leading-zero);position:absolute;left:16px;top:16px;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:9px;background:var(--brand);color:#fff;font-family:var(--mono);font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;display:grid;place-items:center}
.article-body>ol>li:nth-child(3n+2){border-left-color:var(--money)}
.article-body>ol>li:nth-child(3n+2)::before{background:var(--money)}
.article-body>ol>li:nth-child(3n){border-left-color:var(--gold-600)}
.article-body>ol>li:nth-child(3n)::before{background:var(--gold-600)}

/* signature popout for plain bullet lists written in the editor */
.article-body>ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;padding:0;margin:0 0 1.5em}
.article-body>ul>li{position:relative;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:14px 20px 14px 52px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.article-body>ul>li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:18px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent-soft);border:4px solid var(--accent)}
/* nested lists stay plain */
.article-body li ul,.article-body li ol{margin:.6em 0 0}
.article-body li ul>li,.article-body li ol>li{background:none;border:none;box-shadow:none;padding:0 0 0 20px}
.article-body li ul>li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:2px;top:.6em;width:7px;height:7px;border:none;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent);transform:none}
.article-body li ol{counter-reset:sub}
.article-body li ol>li{counter-increment:sub}
.article-body li ol>li::before{content:counter(sub) ".";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:auto;height:auto;background:none;color:var(--brand);font-family:var(--mono);font-weight:600;display:inline}

/* blockquote */
.article-body blockquote{margin:1.6em 0;padding:6px 0 6px 26px;border-left:4px solid var(--accent);font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.28rem;line-height:1.5;color:var(--ink)}
.article-body blockquote cite{display:block;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.8rem;font-style:normal;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-top:.6em;letter-spacing:.04em}

/* code */
.article-body :not(pre)>code{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.88em;background:var(--paper-2);padding:.15em .45em;border-radius:4px}
.article-body pre{background:var(--brand-dark);color:#dceae7;border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:22px 24px;overflow:auto;margin:1.6em 0;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.6}
.article-body pre code{background:none;padding:0}

/* WP tables written in the editor inherit the CW table look */
.article-body table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.98rem;background:var(--white);margin:1.7em 0;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.article-body table th{background:var(--paper-2);text-align:left;padding:14px 20px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.article-body table td{padding:14px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);vertical-align:top}
.article-body table tbody tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none}
.article-body table tbody tr:nth-child(even){background:var(--paper)}

/* captions, alignment, galleries */
.article-body figure{margin:1.6em 0}
.article-body figcaption,.wp-caption-text{text-align:center;color:var(--ink-soft);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.8rem;margin-top:10px}
.alignwide{width:min(100%,1000px);margin-inline:auto}
.alignfull{width:100%}
.aligncenter{margin-inline:auto;display:block}
.alignleft{float:left;margin:.4em 1.4em 1em 0}
.alignright{float:right;margin:.4em 0 1em 1.4em}
.wp-caption{max-width:100%}
.gallery{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:12px;margin:1.6em 0}
.gallery img{width:100%;border-radius:var(--r);border:1px solid var(--line)}
.sticky .gc-body::before{content:"★ Featured";display:inline-block;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brand);margin-bottom:6px}

/* ---------- comments ---------- */
.comments-area{max-width:820px;margin:56px auto 0;padding:0 28px}
.comments-title,.comment-reply-title{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.6rem;margin-bottom:18px;color:var(--ink)}
.commentlist{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px}
.commentlist .comment{padding:20px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);list-style:none}
.comment-body{display:flex;gap:14px}
.comment .avatar{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;flex-shrink:0}
.comment .comment-author{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
.comment .comment-author .fn{font-style:normal}
.comment .comment-metadata,.comment .comment-meta{color:var(--ink-soft);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.78rem;margin-bottom:6px}
.comment .comment-metadata a,.comment .comment-meta a{color:var(--ink-soft)}
.comment .comment-content p{color:var(--ink-soft);margin:0 0 .6em}
.comment .children{list-style:none;margin:0 0 0 40px;padding:0}
.comment-respond{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:26px;margin-top:24px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.comment-form label{display:block;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:6px}
.comment-form input[type=text],.comment-form input[type=email],.comment-form input[type=url],.comment-form textarea{width:100%;background:var(--paper);border:1.5px solid var(--line);outline:none;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:var(--r);font-family:var(--sans);color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:14px}
.comment-form input:focus,.comment-form textarea:focus{border-color:var(--brand);background:#fff}
.comment-form .submit{background:var(--brand);color:#fff;border:none;border-radius:var(--r);padding:13px 26px;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;cursor:pointer}
.comment-form .submit:hover{background:var(--brand-dark)}

/* ---------- WP pagination ---------- */
.cw-pagination{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:8px;margin-top:48px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cw-pagination .page-numbers{min-width:44px;height:44px;padding:0 12px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:var(--r);border:1.5px solid var(--line);background:var(--white);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
.cw-pagination .page-numbers.current{background:var(--brand);color:#fff;border-color:var(--brand)}
.cw-pagination a.page-numbers:hover{border-color:var(--brand);color:var(--brand)}
.cw-pagination .page-numbers.dots{border:none;background:none}

/* ---------- blog filter buttons (rendered from categories) ---------- */
.filters a{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.03em;padding:.6em 1.1em;border-radius:100px;border:1.5px solid var(--line);background:var(--white);color:var(--ink-soft);transition:all .18s;text-decoration:none}
.filters a:hover{border-color:var(--brand);color:var(--brand)}
.filters a.active{background:var(--brand);border-color:var(--brand);color:#fff}


/* ---------- .phead alias (older templates) ---------- */
.phead{background:linear-gradient(165deg,var(--gold-wash),var(--surface) 60%,var(--teal-wash));padding:56px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.phead::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:radial-gradient(var(--brand) 1.2px,transparent 1.2px);background-size:26px 26px;opacity:.1}
.phead .wrap{position:relative}
.phead h1{font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4vw,3.1rem);margin:.25em 0 .3em}
.phead p{font-size:1.16rem;color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:56ch}

/* ============================================================
   MY AMAZON CHOICES page
   ============================================================ */
.ac-head{padding:clamp(30px,4vw,52px) 0}
.ac-wrap{max-width:1240px;margin-inline:auto}
.ac-intro{max-width:70ch;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-top:14px;line-height:1.7}
.ac-nav{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;align-items:center;padding:14px 18px;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);margin:0 auto 30px;max-width:1240px;position:sticky;top:86px;z-index:30;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.ac-nav>span{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.ac-nav a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-family:var(--mono);font-weight:600;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--ink);background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:8px 14px;border-radius:100px;transition:all .18s}
.ac-nav a:hover{border-color:var(--brand);color:var(--brand)}
.ac-section{max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto 44px;scroll-margin-top:150px}
.ac-section-head{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:14px;margin-bottom:20px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding-bottom:12px}
.ac-section-head h2{font-size:1.7rem}
.ac-section-head span{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);font-weight:600}
.ac-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px}
.ac-card{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.ac-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.ac-thumb{display:block;aspect-ratio:1;background:var(--paper-2)}
.ac-body{padding:16px 18px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px}
.ac-stars{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.78rem;color:var(--gold-600);font-weight:600}
.ac-body h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.25}
.ac-price{font-family:var(--mono);font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);margin-top:2px}
.ac-btn,.ac-body .btn{margin-top:auto}
.ac-disclosure{max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.76rem;color:var(--ink-soft);background:var(--paper-2);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:14px 18px;line-height:1.6}
.ac-banner{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;background:var(--brand-dark);color:#dceae7;border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:22px 26px}
.ac-banner-ic{width:46px;height:46px;flex:none;border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--accent);color:var(--brand-dark);display:grid;place-items:center}
.ac-banner-ic svg{width:24px;height:24px}
.ac-banner-tx b{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.2rem;color:#fff}
.ac-banner-tx span{font-size:.9rem;color:#a9c4bf}
.ac-banner-btn{margin-left:auto;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:var(--accent);color:var(--brand-dark);font-weight:600;padding:.7em 1.2em;border-radius:var(--r);white-space:nowrap}
.ac-ph{display:grid;place-items:center;min-height:180px;background:var(--paper-2);color:var(--ink-soft);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase}
@media(max-width:1024px){.ac-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:640px){.ac-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.ac-banner{flex-wrap:wrap}.ac-banner-btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;margin-left:0}}


/* ============================================================
   COMPONENT COMPAT LAYER
   Styles the classes emitted by inc/block-patterns.php and
   inc/legacy-converter.php (inserted patterns + converted old
   posts) using the Care About Your Hair token system.
   ============================================================ */

/* affiliate disclaimer band */
.disclaimer{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;background:var(--gold-wash);border:1px solid var(--gold-soft);border-left:4px solid var(--accent);border-radius:var(--r);padding:16px 20px;margin:1.6em 0}
.disclaimer .di{width:34px;height:34px;flex:none;border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--accent);color:var(--brand-dark);display:grid;place-items:center}
.disclaimer .di svg{width:19px;height:19px}
.disclaimer p{margin:0;font-size:.94rem;color:var(--ink)}

/* pros & cons (pattern/converter use .pc-col/.pc-head/.lic) */
.proscons{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px;margin:1.7em 0}
.pc-col{border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:22px 24px;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.pc-col.pros{background:var(--money-wash);border-color:#bcdcc9}
.pc-col.cons{background:#f7e4e0;border-color:#eccbc4}
.pc-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:14px}
.pc-col.pros .pc-head{color:var(--money)}
.pc-col.cons .pc-head{color:var(--neg)}
.pc-head svg{width:18px;height:18px}
.pc-col ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:9px;margin:0;padding:0}
.pc-col li{position:relative;padding-left:26px;font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.5;background:none;border:none;box-shadow:none}
.pc-col li::before{content:none}
.pc-col .lic{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;font-weight:700}
.pc-col.pros .lic{color:var(--money)}
.pc-col.cons .lic{color:var(--neg)}

/* for & against */
.versus{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;margin:1.7em 0;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.versus-head{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600}
.vh-for{background:var(--money-wash);color:var(--money);padding:12px 20px}
.vh-against{background:#f7e4e0;color:var(--neg);padding:12px 20px}
.versus-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.versus-row .for,.versus-row .against{padding:14px 20px;font-size:.95rem;display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start}
.versus-row .for{border-right:1px solid var(--line)}
.versus-row .vd{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;flex:none;margin-top:.5em;background:var(--money)}
.versus-row .against .vd{background:var(--neg)}

/* amazon bestseller list */
.bestseller{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;margin:1.7em 0}
.bs-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:44px 96px 1fr auto;gap:18px;align-items:center;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:16px 20px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.bs-item.top{border-color:var(--accent);box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--accent-soft),var(--shadow-sm)}
.bs-rank{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:9px;background:var(--brand);color:#fff;font-family:var(--mono);font-weight:600;display:grid;place-items:center}
.bs-item.top .bs-rank{background:var(--accent);color:var(--brand-dark)}
.bs-img{width:96px;height:80px;border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;background:var(--paper-2)}
.bs-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain}
.bs-body h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.14rem;margin:0 0 .2em}
.bs-stars{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.78rem;color:var(--gold-600);font-weight:600}
.bs-body p{margin:.3em 0 0;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.bs-cta{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-end;gap:8px;text-align:right}
.bs-badge{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brand-dark);background:var(--accent-soft);padding:.3em .6em;border-radius:3px}
.bs-cta .price{font-family:var(--mono);font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
.btn-amazon{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;background:#ff9900;color:#3a2600;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:.85rem;padding:.6em 1.1em;border-radius:var(--r);white-space:nowrap}
.btn-amazon:hover{background:#ffad33}
.btn-amazon svg{width:16px;height:16px}
.scene{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal-wash),var(--gold-wash))}

/* list-table (icon rows) */
.list-table{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;margin:1.6em 0}
.lt-row{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:16px 20px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.lt-ico{width:34px;height:34px;flex:none;border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--money-wash);color:var(--money);display:grid;place-items:center}
.lt-ico svg{width:19px;height:19px}
.lt-body b{display:block;margin-bottom:.15em}
.lt-body span{font-size:.94rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}

/* num-table (numbered rows) */
.num-table{counter-reset:ntc;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;margin:1.6em 0}
.nt-row{counter-increment:ntc;position:relative;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:4px solid var(--brand);border-radius:var(--r);padding:16px 20px 16px 62px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.nt-row::before{content:counter(ntc,decimal-leading-zero);position:absolute;left:14px;top:14px;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:9px;background:var(--brand);color:#fff;font-family:var(--mono);font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;display:grid;place-items:center}
.nt-row:nth-child(3n+2){border-left-color:var(--money)}.nt-row:nth-child(3n+2)::before{background:var(--money)}
.nt-row:nth-child(3n){border-left-color:var(--gold-600)}.nt-row:nth-child(3n)::before{background:var(--gold-600)}
.nt-body b{display:block;margin-bottom:.15em}
.nt-body span{font-size:.94rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}

/* converter list boxes (.num-box>ol / .bullet-box>ul.bullet-list) */
.num-box{margin:1.5em 0}
.num-box ol{list-style:none;counter-reset:nb;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;padding:0;margin:0}
.num-box ol>li{counter-increment:nb;position:relative;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:4px solid var(--brand);border-radius:var(--r);padding:18px 22px 18px 66px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.num-box ol>li::before{content:counter(nb,decimal-leading-zero);position:absolute;left:16px;top:16px;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:9px;background:var(--brand);color:#fff;font-family:var(--mono);font-weight:600;display:grid;place-items:center}
.num-box ol>li:nth-child(3n+2){border-left-color:var(--money)}.num-box ol>li:nth-child(3n+2)::before{background:var(--money)}
.num-box ol>li:nth-child(3n){border-left-color:var(--gold-600)}.num-box ol>li:nth-child(3n)::before{background:var(--gold-600)}
.bullet-box{margin:1.5em 0}
.bullet-box ul.bullet-list{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;padding:0;margin:0}
.bullet-box ul.bullet-list>li{position:relative;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:14px 20px 14px 52px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.bullet-box ul.bullet-list>li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:18px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent-soft);border:4px solid var(--accent)}

/* FAQ block (details) */
.faq-block{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;margin:1.4em 0}
.faq-block details{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden}
.faq-block details[open]{box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);border-color:var(--accent-soft)}
.faq-block summary{padding:18px 22px;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;font-size:1.12rem;cursor:pointer;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;list-style:none}
.faq-block summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq-block .chev{color:var(--brand);transition:transform .2s}
.faq-block details[open] .chev{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.faq-block .faq-a,.faq-block details>p{padding:0 22px 20px;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.7;margin:0}

/* in-content TOC card (converter) */
.toc-card{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:22px 24px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);margin:1.6em 0}
.toc-card h4{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:14px}
.toc-card h4 svg{width:18px;height:18px;color:var(--accent)}
.toc-card ol{list-style:none;counter-reset:tc;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;padding:0;margin:0}
.toc-card li{counter-increment:tc;background:none;border:none;box-shadow:none;padding:0}
.toc-card li::before{content:none}
.toc-card a{display:flex;gap:10px;padding:6px 8px;border-radius:6px;font-size:.94rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.toc-card a::before{content:counter(tc,decimal-leading-zero);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.78rem;color:var(--brand);font-weight:600}
.toc-card a:hover{background:var(--gold-wash);color:var(--ink)}

/* key takeaways (converter) */
.key-takeaways{background:var(--brand-dark);color:#dceae7;border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:28px 32px;margin:1.8em 0}
.key-takeaways .kt-label{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.3rem;color:#fff;margin-bottom:.6em}
.key-takeaways .kt-label svg{width:22px;height:22px;color:var(--accent)}
.key-takeaways ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;padding:0;margin:0}
.key-takeaways li{position:relative;padding-left:28px;background:none;border:none;box-shadow:none;font-size:1rem}
.key-takeaways li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:8px;width:12px;height:12px;border-radius:3px;background:var(--accent);transform:rotate(45deg)}

/* verdict / choose-if / skip-if boxes (converter) */
.vbox{border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:20px 24px;margin:1.6em 0;border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:4px solid var(--brand);background:var(--teal-wash)}
.vbox-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;color:var(--brand);margin-bottom:.5em}
.vbox-head svg{width:20px;height:20px}
.vbox-body{color:var(--ink);line-height:1.65}
.vbox-choose{background:var(--money-wash);border-left-color:var(--money)}
.vbox-choose .vbox-head{color:var(--money)}
.vbox-skip{background:#f7e4e0;border-left-color:var(--neg)}
.vbox-skip .vbox-head{color:var(--neg)}

/* pattern callouts (.tip/.warn/.info + .ci) */
.callout .ci{width:38px;height:38px;flex:none;border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--accent);color:var(--brand-dark);display:grid;place-items:center}
.callout .ci svg{width:20px;height:20px}
.callout.tip{background:var(--money-wash);border-left-color:var(--money)}
.callout.tip .ci{background:var(--money);color:#fff}
.callout.info{background:var(--teal-wash);border-left-color:var(--brand)}
.callout.info .ci{background:var(--brand);color:#fff}
.callout.warn .ci{background:var(--neg);color:#fff}

@media(max-width:680px){
  .proscons,.versus-head,.versus-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .versus-row .for{border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .bs-item{grid-template-columns:44px 1fr;gap:12px}
  .bs-img{display:none}
  .bs-cta{align-items:flex-start;text-align:left}
}