Razor or no razor? I have Asian hair and I want a very subtle cut with few layers.?

I have Asian hair that is below shoulder length. I want volume in my hair, but I hate it when stylists put too much layers in my hair. When they do that, my hair really looks flat to the point where I don't look like I have too much hair. Also, it makes my hair look damaged with tons of split ends. I actually love layers as long as they don't go overboard. I'm looking for a subtle volumizing look, nothing dramatic. I'm confused about how razors are used to cut hair. Some say don't use a razor while others say that you need a razor to achieve layers. Please let me know if I should avoid razors if I'm looking for a subtle hair cut with minimal layering.

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razors give a choppy layered look.

Razors are used to thin hair as well.

To get volume, you normally have to have layers....sorry....

Most asian hair is flat. You just need to be happy with what you have. I had to pay a lot of money for a professional straightener so I can have crazy straight hair like you naturally do.