Does anyone know how to find a well qualified Electrologist in the UK? All the ones listed in the phone book have lots of letters after thier names but unless you know what they mean, they don’t help 
:smile: [http://www.electrolysis-bae-ltd.co.uk/](http://www.electrolysis-bae-ltd.co.uk/) these folk seem to know what they are talking about
ELECTROLYSISTS’ QUALIFICATIONS
IBTAC (Confederation of International Beauty Therapy And Cosmetology): this is a very high standard of beauty therapy and electrolysis qualification.
BABTAC (British Association of Beauty Therapy And Cosmetology): a very large membership association. One can have nearly any reasonably high standard qualification to join, or can also join as a specialist member, e.g., electrolysist. Membership automatically includes treatment insurance.
MBAE (Member of British Association of Electrolysists): a very high standard of electrolysis qualification; membership is only via a strict theory and practical exam.
DRE (Diploma of Remedial Electrolysis): the qualification offered by the Institute of Electrolysists. This again is of very high standard, qualification being only via a strict theory and practical exam.
IHBC (Independent Health and Beauty Council): an examination and membership qualification of reasonably high standard.
ITEC (International Therapy Examination Council): a beauty therapy and electrolysis exam of reasonably high standard.
IA (International Aesthieticiennes): an independent examining body for the beauty industry, of reasonably high standard.
C&G (City and Guilds of London Institute): exam board of very high standard.
CIDESCO Dip. (Le Comite International D’esthetiques et de Cosmetology): a truly international examination/membership board for beauty therapy and electrolysis. This diploma qualification shows a very high standard and quality of therapist/electrolysist.
IPTI (Independent Professional Therapists International): an independent membership association of reasonably high standard.
One may also come across other qualifications which could pertain to other specialist areas, eg. reflexology, aromatherapy, cosmetic camouflage, massage, etc.
[ May 04, 2003, 01:28 PM: Message edited by: Chas1066 ]
