Shopkeepers at a Largo strip mall are still trying to figure out how they’ll move forward, after a fire ripped through their building Sunday morning.

The complex on Seminole Blvd. is now just a burned-out shell of a building and was fenced off Monday morning.

It’s where hair dresser Debbie Allen spent 26 years of her life.

"I feel lost, something took something from me," said Allen, owner of Debbie’s Salon, Hair & Nails.

The fire took the salon owner's livelihood; her equipment, hair products, and even her scissors are gone. Allen employs two other stylists at her salon, who are now out of work.

"You didn't have to come in our shop to get your hair done, you could just come by and talk or whatever you wanted to do. It just felt like home," said Allen.

It also felt like family; a family that extends beyond the building’s walls, and in to the salon community. 

Monday, Allen got some surprise donations from a nearby salon owner. Debra Cole, owner of Defining Edge salon in Clearwater, had reached out to Bay News 9 to help put her in touch with the fellow stylist in need.

"We've got a few things in the car for you right now,” said Cole, who had driven to the burned-out building.

“You’re kidding me,” said Allen, her eyes filled with tears.

Cole pulled a supply cart from her backseat, along with bags of brushes, blow dryers, and other equipment and handed them to Allen. Cole told Allen they have more items at their shop they can donate, and even offered a chair in their own salon until Allen can get back on her feet.

"I know how devastating it might be for a salon owner to go through this,” said Cole, “And all the clients need their stylist."

“It's almost like what I started with,” said Allen, looking at the donations, “A hundred-dollars-worth of product and that – that’s how I started.”

All of it is bringing back memories for Allen of when she first opened her doors, without clients, and she still kept going.  She says she isn't the type to give up, especially with a little help.

"We're going to survive this too," said Allen.

The State Fire Marshal's office is still investigating what caused the strip mall fire.

Fireplace restaurant, House of Shades lighting store, and a construction business were also destroyed.