American Electrology Association

American Electrology Association
AbbreviationAEA
Formation1958
TypeProfessional body
Legal statusNon-Profit Organization[1]
PurposeTo advance the electrology profession[1]
President
Bridgett Meggs, CPE[1]
Main organ
Board of Directors
Websitewww.electrology.com

According to the association, the American Electrology Association (AEA) is the largest professional membership organization for practitioners of electrolysis permanent hair removal.[2]

Although its name says American, its membership is actually international.[3]

Certification

The Certified Professional Electrologist (CPE) exam and the IBEC state licensure exam are conducted by Prometric (a testing company), via computer-based testing at Prometric Centers.[4][5]

CPE candidates apply/submit their documentation through the International Board of Electrologist Certification (IBEC), which is the AEA's own certification body.[6]

Those passing the exam are known as Board Certified Electrologists, who hold the Certified Professional Electrologist (CPE) credential, maintained via continued education (75 Continuing Education Unit hours per 5 years).[7]

In 2022, a member of the Association, Colette A. Kavanaugh, an electrologist, was appointed to the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, a gubernatorial appointment requiring California State Senate confirmation.[8]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "About the American Electrology Association". electrology.com. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
  2. ↑ "Enhance your hair-removal profession | American Electrology Association". professionals.electrology.com. Retrieved 2026-08-21.
  3. ↑ "About the American Electrology Association". electrology.com. Retrieved 2026-08-21.
  4. ↑ "American Electrology Association (AEA)". Prometric. Retrieved 2026-08-21.
  5. ↑ "Enhance your hair-removal profession | American Electrology Association". professionals.electrology.com. Retrieved 2026-08-21.
  6. ↑ "IBEC study guide for permanent hair removal professionals | American Electrology Association". professionals.electrology.com. Retrieved 2026-08-21.
  7. ↑ "The Certified Professional Electrologist credential | American Electrology Association". professionals.electrology.com. Retrieved 2026-08-21.
  8. ↑ "Governor Newsom Announces Appointments 9.13.22". Governor Gary Newsom. September 13, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
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