New Westchase Salon's Name Says It All

About a month ago, opportunity knocked (or in this case rang) for Charlie Ngo.

The call came from the owner of Soonye & Company Salon and Day Spa in the same shopping center as Ngo's Lovely Nails & Day Spa. Soonye, the owner, wanted to know if Ngo was interested in purchasing her business and taking over.

Despite already running Lovely Nails, one of Westchase's most popular places to have your nails done, and welcoming a new baby into his family, Ngo jumped at the opportunity.

"It's not just the great look that you get, but it's the pampering service as well," Ngo said on a recent day at Studio 7. "That will be my focus -- pampering people."

Ngo opened Studio 7 a few weeks ago in Westchase at 12153 W. Linebaugh Avenue in Tampa.

The salon's name signifies another change Ngo wanted to make in the hair care business. Studio 7 will be open seven days a week.

"I noticed that most salons were closed on Sunday and Monday," he said.

"Seven is my lucky number," he added. "It reflects a new philosophy and business principle."

In addition to most hair care services, Studio 7 also offers nail care, facials, body treatments, makeup application and spa packages.

For the past month, Ngo and his staff have worked to revamp the salon including knocking down a wall to create a spacious, yet cozy pedicure area. New lighting, flooring and nail stations have also been added to the salon.

New stylists have been hired for the location. And former Lovely Nails staff Julie and Linda will be joining the Studio 7 group. Christopher Nejman, a stylists who worked at Soonye & Company remains at the new Studio 7.

Nejman was enthusiastic about the new salon.

"I think it's great, we're going back to basics where a person can come into one place and have everything done," said Nejman, who has more than 25 years experience. "It's a great marriage bringing hair, nails and skin together."

Find "Westchase Studio 7" on Facebook. The salon is located at 12153 West Linebaugh Avenue. Call 813-818-4499.

Hours of Business 

Mon-Fri, 9am-8pm.

Sat., 9am-7pm; Sun. 11am-6pm