/* Keep the existing header painting and geometry; soften only its exposed
   upper boundary. Preserve the original lower fade in each composition. */
body#start.adults-reference.practice-consistency .adult-hero::before {
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(transparent,#000 7%,#000 88%,transparent);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(transparent,#000 7%,#000 88%,transparent);
}
@media (max-width: 1050px) {
  body#start.adults-reference.practice-consistency .adult-hero::before {
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(transparent, #000 7%, #000 9%, transparent 28%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(transparent, #000 7%, #000 9%, transparent 28%);
  }
}