If the professional either acts uncomfortable and shies away from your few suggestions, or touches your hair like it’s going to break, you probably have the wrong hairdresser. If he or she acts afraid, it indicates lack of self-confidence. For this reason I sincerely recommend that you ask for a consultation before trusting your delicate fine hair to the wrong professional. Look for a hairdresser who appears to have hair like yours, often this helps. However, don't always trust professionals that state familiarity with all types of hair and do not immediately specify fine hair. I have heard it over and over again. 'Oh yes, we specialize in all types of hair.' This is usually a standard blanket-cover. You be the judge.