Some of the things on the list are valid... But nah. Most stylists in my experience don't know much or give a damn about your hair and are there to collect your money. It's really up to you to baby your hair. I was never a "in the salon every two weeks" type of girl and probably will never be because of how ridiculous some stylists can be. I only go to the salon really for my weaves and braids, and I've been going to the same person for almost 15 years. I do plan on getting my trims done by a salon because I've found someone who did a great job and is knowledge/can handle natural hair well who I'll be returning to. I will probably only go to see her every 3-4 months for a blowout and trim.
Sidenote: Why are natural hair salons/stylists charging so much? I posted in the straight hair naturals thread about the Dominican blowout I got a couple of weeks ago, and how I only paid $40 for a wash, deep condition, blowout, flat iron and trim. I was actually planning on going to a natural hair salon and getting a silk press, but these folks were charging $65+ and my hair is only SL. I got a silk press done back in September and paid $65 for it to only last less than a week. The Dominican blowout I got lasted 2 weeks, even with me not wrapping it some nights and I only paid $40. This is by no means me bashing Black stylists, however I don't feel like simple styles like that should cost that much, especially when they won't last longer than 2 weeks. I pay $80 for my weaves which will last me 2-3 months, why the hell would I pay that or even more for a silk press that will only last 2 weeks? Rant over.