American Electrology Association

Established 1958, the American Electrology Association is the largest professional membership organization for practitioners of electrolysis permanent hair removal. Although its name says American, its membership is actually international.

Together with Educational Testing Service they created and administer the Certified Professional Electrologist Exam. Those passing the exam are known as Board Certified Electrologists (from the International Board of Electrologist Certifications), Certified Professional Electrologists (CPE).