A New Standard Is Coming to Hiram | The Hiram Report
- Kevin Smith

- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
Updated: 4 days ago

Editor’s Note
I’m writing this from behind the chair, not from some corporate desk.
Every issue of The Hiram Report is my way of putting language around what I’ve been building in real time — structure, discipline, grooming culture, and a higher standard for how men show up.
This is more than a haircut conversation. This is about presence.
— Kevin
A New Standard Is Coming to Hiram
A new standard is coming to Hiram, and it is being built through structure, consistency, and the private-suite grooming experience at D’Styles VIP Barber.
Why This Standard Matters
Volume 1, Issue 2 serves as the official "Coming Soon" for a new era of industry influence.
I am moving beyond the chair to introduce the VIP Barber Academy—a specialized hub for ambitious barbers ready to exit the high-volume "churn" and jumpstart their own VIP models. For the first time, I am pulling back the curtain on the D’Styles Done-For-You (DFY)
From the Chair to the Culture
Platforms and the Barber Industry Operating System.
This isn't just a guide; it is a custom-built AI COO. This system is designed to act as a digital partner, guiding career growth, automating business standards, and maintaining the rigorous level of excellence that defines my suite at the Hwy 92 and Ridge Rd intersection. It is the marriage of old-world barbering discipline with next-generation technology.
Hiram deserves a publication with a point of view—one that understands that grooming is not vanity; it is visible order. It is preparation. It is discipline in plain sight.
At D’Styles VIP Barber, every session is matched with consistency and a stronger sense of presence. Because this has never been just about appearance.
The Hiram Report Is Becoming the Voice
It has always been about the standard. The blueprint is loading.
The Hiram Report is coming. And with it, a new standard for grooming culture in Hiram.


Great Insight on a Wonderful Experience Every Time I Am Serviced At The Barbershop. It’s Not Just Getting A Haircut But also Tremendous Service And Professionalism From an Exceptional Barber!