TrimTime

✨ Inspiration

TrimTime was inspired by the everyday struggles I noticed in local barbershops - walk-ins creating chaos, missed DMs, and hand-written schedules leading to double bookings. I realized that many barbers wanted a smarter system but didn’t have access to tools tailored to their workflow. That sparked the idea: build a booking system that feels made just for them.

💈 What it does

TrimTime is a web-based booking platform designed for barbershops. It lets customers schedule haircuts or beard trims online, and automatically syncs those appointments with the shop’s Google Calendar. It helps eliminate scheduling errors, no-shows, and manual work - so barbers can focus on the cut, not the calendar.

🛠 How we built it

We built TrimTime using modern web technologies - a responsive front-end for clients to book quickly, and a secure back-end that handles calendar syncing, data storage, and conflict resolution. We integrated the Google Calendar API for real-time updates and focused heavily on UX, keeping the flow fast and intuitive for both barbers and clients.

🧱 Challenges we ran into

One of the toughest parts was managing calendar conflicts and ensuring that double bookings couldn’t happen, even during peak hours. Google Calendar’s API was also a learning curve - especially handling authorization securely and reliably. Designing a UI that felt “barber-friendly” rather than overly techy was another fun challenge.

🏆 Accomplishments that we're proud of

We’re proud that TrimTime feels simple and smooth for both sides of the experience - the client and the barber. Getting a fully functional, real-time calendar sync in place was a big milestone, and early feedback from barbers testing the platform has been really positive.

📚 What we learned

This project taught us the power of listening closely to users - barbers knew exactly what they needed, and building with their voice in mind shaped everything. We also deepened our understanding of third-party integrations, backend syncing, and designing for real-world small business workflows.

🚀 What's next for TrimTime

Next, we’re planning to add SMS reminders, a waitlist feature for overbooked time slots, and a loyalty program for frequent clients. We also want to expand the platform to support stylists, nail techs, and other appointment-based professionals - while keeping it as simple and sharp as it started.

Built With

• bolt
• javascript
• react
• supabase
• tailwind
• typescript
• vite