Ellenton · Florida · US-301 — since the chair first hummed
Trim keeps Time

Barber Shop in Ellenton, FL — skin fades, beard trims & kids' cuts

A small shop on US-301 with a big chair. Under the hexagon lights — clippers clean, towels hot, lines straight, and a hundred and forty-nine neighbors who keep coming back for the same cut.

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Verdict ★5.0
Voices 149
County Manatee
Zip 34222
N° 001 / THE CEILING
Interior of Trim Time Barber showing hexagonal LED ceiling lighting over black barber chairs
The Room honeycomb light, cold tile, warm chair
◆ Manifesto · 2026
“A fade is a promise — that the line stays where you put it, that the neck feels like a fresh sheet, that the mirror tells the truth. We keep the promise.”
Filed under: The Chair
§ 02 The Menu — Current Rates

Barber Services
& prices in Ellenton

Straight prices, no add-ons, no surprise line items. Cash, card, and the occasional handshake — pay on the way out.

01 Men's Regular haircut 45 MIN $20
02 Men's Skin Fade zero to infinity 50 MIN $25
03 Kids Regular haircut 30 MIN $20
04 Kids Skin Fade under 12 35 MIN $25
05 Haircut + Beard the combo 60 MIN $35
06 Beard Trim + Shape Up full sculpt 30 MIN $20
07 Beard Trim only 20 MIN $15
08 Eyebrows Trim & Lineup detail 10 MIN $5
09 Designs custom 15 MIN $5
10 Shape Up hair only 15 MIN $20
§ 04 The Chair — A Profile

Meet Your
Ellenton barber

Thirty minutes with a pair of shears is an honest trade — your time, his craft, somebody's haircut that lasts until Sunday.

Trim Time Barber working with scissors on a client
5.0 Rated
Ellenton
◆ The Chair · Portrait N° 001

Old school hands. new school eyes.

The shop runs on one principle — the cut is the contract. What goes on the mirror is what walks out the door. You don't need to explain it twice, you don't need to show a phone reference, you don't need to apologize for your cowlick. Sit down, hand over thirty minutes, and leave with a line that holds for two weeks straight.

Trim Time runs seven days a week out of a small shop on US-301, three miles north of the river. Hexagonal LEDs on the ceiling, black chairs under a warm mirror, a neon sign that says what the shop says. No frills, no upsells, no theatre. Just a chair and the work that happens in it.

Specialty
Skin & Bald
Fades
Languages
English
Español
★★★★★
5.0 / 5
149 Google Reviews · Ellenton, FL

“One hundred and forty-nine voices, one verdict — five stars, clean. Not a four in the bunch. We're going to keep trying to break that streak.”

★★★★★

“The 5 star rating is no joke, after numerous bad haircuts and stubborn hair, these guys cut me up right. Juan is very talented, and for the price, I had to leave a $10 tip. Great advice and prompt service. Friendly staff. Best…”

Vic S Google review · 2026-04-03
★★★★★

“Went there today for the first time ever, told Cesar that I wanted a 3 mil. low taper and scissor over comb top and reduce the top length about an inch and he got everything right the first time. It was just perfect, no…”

Stefan Heidkamp Google review · 2026-05-13
★★★★★

“First time coming here and had Cesar as my barber. Hands down the best cut I’ve had around here. He’s a true master barber and pays serious attention to detail. You can tell he takes pride in his work. Definitely found my new…”

§ 05 The Feed — Live From the Chair

Follow the fade.

Three accounts, one shop. The cut goes up before the broom's swept. Drop a follow and watch the clippers run all week.

§ 06 Visit · Call · Ring the Bell

Visit Trim Time
Barbershop on US-301

Three miles north of the Manatee River on US-301. Walk-ins welcome every day of the week — the blade keeps time.

The Hours

When the
Door's Open

  • Monday 8 AM — 7 PM
  • Tuesday 8 AM — 7 PM
  • Wednesday 8 AM — 7 PM
  • Thursday 8 AM — 7 PM
  • Friday 8 AM — 7 PM
  • Saturday 8 AM — 7 PM
  • Sunday 9 AM — 3 PM
The Address

Where to
Find Us

3420 US-301
Ellenton, FL 34222

On the east side of US-301 between Gates of Heaven Rd and the Ellenton town line. Parking out front. The neon sign says TRIM TIME — you can't miss it after dark.

Driving in? Directions and hours for Palmetto, Bradenton and Parrish.

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§ 07 Questions Answered

Frequently Asked
before the chair

Everything folks ask at the door — prices, kids, hours, Spanish, parking, payment. Tap any question to see the answer.

Do you take walk-ins or do I need an appointment?
Trim Time Barber is walk-ins only — there are no appointments and no online booking. Walk through the door on US-301 and you're next in line. The shop is open 7 days a week. Weekday mornings before 11 AM tend to have the shortest waits.
How much does a haircut cost at Trim Time Barber?
Men's regular haircuts start at $20 and skin fades are $25. Kids' haircuts (12 and under) are $20 for a regular cut and $25 for a skin fade. Beard trim is $15, and the haircut-plus-beard combo is $35. Custom designs and eyebrow cleanup are $5 add-ons.
Do you cut kids' hair?
Yes — Trim Time cuts hair for kids of all ages, 12 and under. Children's cuts are $20 for a regular haircut and $25 for a skin fade. The barber is patient with first-timers. No appointment needed, just walk in.
Are you open on Sundays?
Trim Time Barber is open on Sundays from 9 AM to 3 PM. The shop is open every day: Monday through Saturday 8 AM–7 PM and Sunday 9 AM–3 PM. Saturday mornings fill fastest — weekday visits see the shortest waits.
Do you speak Spanish?
Yes. English and Spanish are both spoken at Trim Time Barber. Whether you prefer to describe your cut in English or Spanish, you'll be understood. The shop serves the Ellenton and Bradenton community. Ver en español →
Where is Trim Time Barber located and is there parking?
The shop is at 3420 US-301, Ellenton, FL 34222 — on the east side of US-301 about three miles north of the Manatee River. Free parking is directly in front of the building. Look for the neon TRIM TIME sign.
How long does a typical haircut take?
A men's regular haircut runs about 45 minutes. A skin fade takes around 50 minutes. Kids' cuts are 30–35 minutes. Adding a beard sculpt to a haircut is a full 60-minute service.
What payment methods do you accept?
Trim Time Barber accepts cash, credit cards, and debit cards. There is no minimum for card payments.
§ 08 — Blog

Notes from
the chair

Stories, guides and short reads on cuts, beards and the shop on US-301. Straight talk, no filler.

N°01 High skin fade haircut at Trim Time Barber Ellenton FL

The Cuts · 6 min · Feb 8, 2026

The skin fade walk-through

Fifty minutes, $25, four clipper passes and a hot towel finish — what the skin fade at Trim Time actually includes, chair to mirror.

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N°08 Five-dollar add-on services at Trim Time Barber Ellenton FL

Extras · 5 min · Apr 18, 2026

Eyebrows, designs and shape-ups

Three small services on the menu — a $5 eyebrow trim, $5 custom designs, and the standalone $20 shape-up. When and what to ask for.

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