Abra-Cadabra Salon & Barber Shop

I cant recommend James enough. We usually put off haircuts because my son cries every time and its an anxious, off putting experience for everyone. I heard about James and his sensory haircuts from a friend and decided to give it a go. It surpassed all of my expectations. It was such a calm atmosphere and an easy experience. No tears were shed, but there were so many laughs! It made my mama heart swell to see something he was once so against become something that could bring joy. I will never go anywhere else. James gained some loyal clients today!

If you’re looking for someone who truly cares about their clients and takes pride in their work, James is your guy! I recently took my kids to him for haircuts, and I was blown away by how patient and kind he was. My two sons absolutely hate getting their hair cut, but James worked his magic and made them feel completely at ease. Their haircuts turned out great—clean, stylish, and exactly what we wanted. He also gave my daughter a gorgeous layered haircut that we both couldn’t stop admiring. You can tell James genuinely loves what he does and puts so much care into every detail. The salon is easy to get to in Altoona, even if you’re coming from Hollidaysburg, Tyrone, Bellwood, or Duncansville. It’s definitely worth the drive. We’ll absolutely be back. If you want someone who not only kn

James is hands-down one of the best stylists I’ve been to. I took my kids to him recently, and the whole experience was so easy and pleasant. My boys usually dread getting their hair cut, but James was so patient and made them feel comfortable right away. He gave them great haircuts that looked sharp and well-done. He also did a gorgeous layered cut for my daughter, and it turned out perfect! You can tell he truly cares about his clients and takes the time to get everything just right. The salon is conveniently located in Altoona, and it’s an easy drive from Hollidaysburg, Tyrone, Bellwood, and Duncansville. If you’re looking for someone who’s not only talented but also really kind and professional, I’d definitely recommend James. I’m so glad we found him—we’ll definitely be coming back!

Truly magical :) Thanks for being thoughtful, thorough and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results at a very good price!

went to see james today for a body wave perm and im here to say im very pleased with the results. my biggest fear going in to this was having way to much curl and walking out looking like someone’s poodle. been there done tht. but i’m happy to say it is a subtle curl pattern so i dont have to struggle at home and out heat in hy my hair to achieve this look or wear fake ponytails to get the look i want. and the cut i actually really love. it feels good and so much healthier. James and Nancy are two of the kindest people you will ever encounter. Thank you