Asia Pacific Hairdressers and Cosmetologist Association was set up in 1991, with the main objective of strengthening and uniting hair and beauty practitioners in the Asia Pacific. As of to date, members of APHCA include Australia, Canada, Cambodia, China, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taipei, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States of America and Vietnam.