{"id":63532,"date":"2025-04-10T12:48:26","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T16:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=63532"},"modified":"2025-04-10T12:48:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T16:48:26","slug":"genesee-county-bergen-annabelle-erion-becomes-first-cosmetology-student-to-reach-1000-hours-by-early-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/04\/10\/genesee-county-bergen-annabelle-erion-becomes-first-cosmetology-student-to-reach-1000-hours-by-early-april\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE COUNTY\/Bergen\/Annabelle Erion Becomes First Cosmetology Student to Reach 1,000 Hours by Early April"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Annie and her instructor Chyle Castillo<\/em><\/strong> (provided photo)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Annabelle \u201cAnnie\u201d Erion, a senior from Byron-Bergen Central School District, recently reached a major milestone by completing 1,000 hours in the Cosmetology program at the Batavia CTE Center. She finished earlier than any student in recent memory, marking the moment with pride, relief, and excitement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019ve really been looking forward to this for a while,\u201d Annie said. \u201cIt feels amazing to know I\u2019ve completed my hours and can start working in the field I love.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her motivation was simple: get a head start on her career. Annie didn\u2019t just want to graduate with hours completed\u2014she wanted to start working as soon as possible, and she did exactly that. Just before reaching her milestone, she landed a position as an assistant at Jagged Edges Salon in Batavia and officially started work in April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI really wanted to be in a salon environment,\u201d she said. \u201cGetting the job before I even finished my hours was a huge boost. Starting work while still wrapping up my hours gave me the chance to get hands-on experience right away, which has been really exciting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To reach 1,000 hours so quickly, Annie maintained a packed but consistent weekly schedule. She left her home school after second period each day and headed straight to the CTE Center, then often continued on to the salon. She also practiced at home to reinforce skills and stay sharp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI spent a lot of time reviewing and practicing outside of class,\u201d she said. \u201cThat, plus the salon experience, really helped me stay focused and motivated.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There wasn\u2019t a single \u201caha\u201d moment when Annie realized she could finish early\u2014it was more of a steady realization. \u201cI started noticing I was ahead of schedule,\u201d she said. \u201cIt wasn\u2019t about comparing myself to anyone else; I just saw that the extra work was paying off. That motivated me to keep going.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like any ambitious student, Annie faced challenges, especially with self-motivation. \u201cThere were times I got down on myself, wondering if I could really do this. But once I saw how close I was, I pushed through.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When asked what part of cosmetology she loves most, Annie didn\u2019t hesitate: hair\u2014especially color and cutting. \u201cI love it all, except perms,\u201d she laughed. \u201cThat\u2019s the one thing I could live without.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She credited her classmates and the stylists at Jagged Edges as a source of inspiration. \u201cWatching the girls at the salon work made me realize how much I wanted to do this. And being around my classmates reminded me that we all have different learning curves, and that\u2019s okay. We help each other grow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her teacher, Chyle Castillo, was overjoyed by Annie\u2019s accomplishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was ecstatic,\u201d Castillo said. \u201cI\u2019ve had students come close\u2014some finishing in mid to late May\u2014but never someone reaching 1,000 hours this early in April. Annie worked very, very hard to make this happen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Castillo noted that Annie\u2019s early completion speaks volumes about her work ethic and future in the field. \u201cShe\u2019s already employed and thriving. She\u2019s so attentive to her techniques\u2014it\u2019s clear that this work is important to her, and she excels at it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When asked what other students might take away from Annie\u2019s journey, Castillo was clear: \u201cThis is proof that with the right mindset and time management, it\u2019s absolutely achievable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Annie\u2019s advice to younger students just starting out in cosmetology is both honest and encouraging. \u201cThere are going to be rough patches. Some people might not understand your pace or might even feel jealous,\u201d she said. \u201cBut keep pushing. Once you hit your hours, it opens up so many possibilities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For now, Annie plans to stay at Jagged Edges, where she\u2019s assisting with colors and blowouts. After graduation, she hopes to continue full-time and build her clientele from the ground up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With 1,000 hours already under her belt, a job in the industry, and a passion for her craft, Annabelle Erion is well on her way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Annie and her instructor Chyle Castillo (provided photo) Press release Annabelle \u201cAnnie\u201d Erion, a senior from Byron-Bergen Central School District, recently reached a major milestone by completing 1,000 hours in the Cosmetology program at the Batavia CTE Center. She finished earlier than any student in recent memory, marking the moment \u2026<\/p>\n

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