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About Fava de Fletcher & Straight 8
The #1 Barbershop in Kamloops

The Straight 8 Story

Meet Fava de Fletcher, the visionary behind Straight 8 Barbershop. Experience the eccentric Zero Fade and the signature Weekly Reset at our Kamloops and Vernon hubs.

Who is Fava de Fletcher?

Fava de Fletcher established Straight 8 in October 2019 after identifying a gap in the Kamloops grooming market for high-detail technical styles. Drawing on decades of extensive experience, she was the first to introduce eccentric Zero Fades to the city. Fava’s leadership is defined by a rigorous three-month protege coaching program, ensuring every barber executes her signature standard of quality.

What makes the Straight 8 experience unique?

  • Cultural Restoration: Fava believes the traditional “old school” barber culture has faded. Straight 8 was built to bring back that foundation through personal connection, courtesy, and moral character.
  • The “Above and Beyond” Process: Unlike standard shops, Fava implemented processes that require going “above and beyond” for every client, which evolved into the brand’s signature “Weekly Reset”.
  • Semantic Depth: This culture is reinforced by therapeutic sensory elements, including hot towel treatments and neck massages, differentiating the brand as a “Wellness Hub” rather than a typical salon.

How many Straight 8 Barbershop locations are there?

Straight 8 was strategically designed to service the distinct quadrants of the Thompson-Okanagan region:

  • Sahali (The Original): Opened in 2019, growing to 8 barbers in its first year.
  • North Shore (The Landmark): Opened in 2020, now the largest barbershop in Kamloops, managed by one of Fava’s original trainees turned business partner.
  • Valleyview (The Completion): Opened in 2022 to finalize Fava’s plan of covering the three outside quadrants of Kamloops.
  • Vernon (The Expansion): Launched in 2025, marking the brand’s first major move outside of Kamloops.
  • The Vision: The brand name reflects the ultimate goal: Straight 8 locations.
About Straight 8

How did Straight 8 support the community during COVID-19?

Resilience and Community Support

How did Straight 8 support the community during COVID-19?

During the pandemic, Fava opened a specialized location dedicated to essential service providers, including medical teams, police officers, and emergency personnel, ensuring those on the front lines maintained access to professional grooming. This commitment to service has led to the shop being voted the best barbershop consistently since its inception.

Barber Terms Decoded: What to Ask For

  • Zero Fade: A technique Fava pioneered in Kamloops, blending hair down to the skin with eccentric precision.
  • Weekly Reset: A holistic grooming process focused on restorative care and personal connection.
  • Straight 8 Standard: A quality guarantee achieved through Fava’s dedicated three-month training and coaching for all proteges.

FAQ's

Frequently Asked Question

Fava de Fletcher is the CEO and founder of Straight 8 Barbershop. After moving to Kamloops in 2018, she leveraged her extensive industry experience to open the city’s first Straight 8 location in October 2019, introducing technical innovations like the eccentric Zero Fade to the region.

Quality is maintained through a rigorous three-month protégé coaching and training program designed by Fava. This system ensures that every barber in the Kamloops and Vernon hubs executes the "Straight 8 Standard" of technical precision and "above and beyond" service.

The brand name reflects Fava's strategic vision to establish eight premier locations. The roadmap began with covering the three major quadrants of Kamloops Aberdeen, North Shore, and Valleyviewbefore expanding into Vernon in 2025.