President's Message

From Sharon Ortiz CPE, President

Welcome to the website of the American Electrology Association (AEA)!  It is here that you can learn about electrolysis, the ONLY method of permanent hair removal.  Whether you are an AEA member, an interested non-member, a consumer searching for information or for a local electrologist, or someone looking for an exciting new career, we welcome you and encourage you to have a look around our website.

We invite our members to peruse our Member Center, participate in our Professional Exchange Discussion Board, learn some Practice Tips, Hiring Strategies, or review our state-of-the-profession Infection Control Standards, as well as having a peek at what other state affiliates are up to.  Check out our AEA store, too, where you can purchase the latest in supplies and tools to grow your practice, all of which are available for purchase on line.

In our store, we are featuring our new “Why Choose Electrolysis” brochure, also in Spanish,  which answers frequently asked questions.  This brochure complements the Working Wonders brochure and topic sheets which address specific topics such as Adolescents, Hormonal Imbalance, Breast, Dark Skin, Men and Transgender. Our inspirational Working WondersToolkit, designed exclusively for our members, is a very valuable business advertising tool which offers a versatile approach to self-promotion. And, don’t miss our Marketing Center which opens the door for more interactive participation in the electrology profession.

Be sure to visit our Continuing Education Center which is full of important information, articles and publications.  It is here that you will find Certified Professional Electrologist (CPE) information and, if you’re already counted among the ranks of CPEs, there is a Guide to Recertification to help you maintain that coveted credential.  There is also a list of approved Home Study Courses from AEA’s Office of Continuing Education (OCE) for CEU earnings and enrichment.

If you are interested in a career in electrology, visit our Career Center for information on becoming an Electrologist.  There is also a list of Electrology Schools and even a listing of available jobs.

We invite consumers to learn more about electrology in our Consumer Center.  You will find Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and a listing of practicing electrologists in your home area in our Referral Directory.  

A trip to our Events Center will give our members an Affiliate Exchange where you can locate state affiliate meetings and educational seminars.  Our AEA Convention details will be prominently located here and you can begin your plans to join us at the largest annual gathering of electrology professionals in the US, Europe and Asia!

It’s all here for you.  We hope you enjoy your stay with us here at the AEA website as you gather the information you seek.

Come back again soon!