IN her quest to bring out the beauty in one’s skin and promote graceful aging, Aliyah Hamid on Saturday opened the doors to her medi-spa and salon, which is located on the ground floor of the Royal Orchid Garden Hotel and Mall on Mandela Avenue.

‘Aliyah’s Medi Spa and Salon’ caters to the skin and hair needs of both men and women. Facials, manicures and pedicures, waxing, massages, threading, and hair styling are among the services being provided.

Hamid embarked on this latest venture with overwhelming support from family, close friends, and wonderful customers who have stuck with her for the last three years.
As with any new business, the challenges were many, but she persevered and did not give up.

Speaking during the simple opening ceremony, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag, congratulated Hamid, and told her and everyone there, that government will continue to create an environment where women can be successful, and be their own person.

She said that the young woman was an inspiration to her and many other women, adding that she can’t imagine what it takes to open a business as a young woman entrepreneur, and for the business to look and feel the way it does.

In a heartfelt speech to those gathered to show support and love for her, Aliyah expressed that she had felt as though something was missing. It was in that moment of realisation that she knew she needed to return to Guyana.

She said: “I wanted to be able to help my people. I always wanted to come back home.”

Hamid added that she has poured all of her love and commitment into helping each of her clients through their skin-care stages.
The businesswoman noted that she is overwhelmed with gratitude for having a medi-spa and salon that serves her clients with love and care, in a luxurious and rejuvenating atmosphere.

Subsequently, in an invited comment she told this publication that she believes that she has changed skin care in Guyana since her return in 2021.

Known under the business name ‘Rejuvenate by Aliyah,’ Hamid, who is the holder of a medical aesthetician diploma, opened her first spa in Toronto, Canada, prior to her return to Guyana.

To know more about the services, persons can contact the establishment on 592 632-3333, or visit the website, Aliyahmedispa.com, Facebook at Rejuvinatebyaliyah and Instagram at aliyahs_medispa_and_salon.