BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Walk into Belia Beauty Studio, and you’ll instantly feel it: a soothing energy, the scent of hair products in the air, and the warm voice of Migdalia Mendez, who has created more than just a salon. She’s built a space of empowerment, relaxation, and community.

“I wanted to give people basically an atmosphere that is very relaxing and very soothing, a place where they can come and wind down,” Mendez said.

Since opening her studio just last year, Mendez has been transforming everyday beauty services — hair, nails, waxing — into self-care experiences.

Mendez's journey started far from Buffalo, on the island of Puerto Rico, and when she was a little girl, she made the move to Western New York.

After years of hard work and dedication, she finally opened her own studio

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