i never said filipino hairdressers are better only that they have never failed me before.
ive paid for top dollars for haircut that never really suited me. not because its expensive it would be nice or it would suit your face, personality, etc.
there is such a thing as "hiyang", i dont know how to say it in english, best ask your wife as she may be able to explain it to you. and hiyang is how my hair felt with filipino hairdressers!