No problemo.
My hair is not quite mid back (bra strap length) and fine, so I need to create volume.
He’s been a hairdresser for a looooong time and when he was talking to me about permanent straightening techniques, it seems he has a lot of clients with thick and/or curly hair so I think you will be in good hands.
Just tell him your worries (as I did) and that you just want to chat about what exactly you want and anything you’ve had done in the past that you didn’t like.
I think you would be fine with the Japanese lady too. A lot of oriental women have thick hair so I’m sure she knows how to handle it.
My colleague hates getting his hair cut so only gets it done like twice a year. It was shoulder length a few weeks ago and he kept saying he needs a cut but wasn’t doing anything about it. I suggested he go there and even I was surprised with the outcome. Usually short hair looks really bad on him but Mr. Lebanese guy did a super job; looks so much better than his longer hair.
I will pm you his name.