Regis Corporation's Clip for the Cure -- Saturday, October 13, 2012

Help Raise $1 Million for Breast Cancer Research

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Sep 13, 2012, 08:17 ET

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, the American Cancer Society estimates over 200,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women and over 2,000 new cases are expected in men.

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In October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, Regis Corporation (NYSE: RGS) salons host their annual Clip for the Cure campaign to raise money for breast cancer research. On Saturday, October 13, over 7,000 Regis Corporation corporate salons across North America will host a one-day haircutting event to raise $1 million for the fight against breast cancer. Simply get a haircut at a participating salon on October 13, and 10% of proceeds from each haircut will go to the Regis Foundation for Breast Cancer Research, which supports early diagnosis, prevention, treatment and research to find a cure for breast cancer.

Throughout the month of October, 10% of net proceeds from the sale of private label products, including customer favorites like DESIGNLINE®, Cost Cutters Professional and MasterCuts' M|C line, will be donated directly to the Regis Foundation for Breast Cancer Research. Limited edition pink products and $1 breast cancer awareness magnets will be available for purchase at the salons. Customers and businesses are also encouraged to donate to the cause.

Participating salons include:

  • Best Cuts
  • BoRics
  • Carlton Hair
  • City Looks
  • Cool Cuts 4 Kids
  • Cost Cutters
  • Famous Hair
  • First Choice Haircutters
  • Great Expectations
  • Hair Excitement
  • Haircrafters
  • HairMasters
  • Head Start Haircare
  • Hennessey
  • Holiday Hair
  • Island Haircutting Co.
  • Jean Louis David
  • Magicuts
  • MasterCuts
  • Mia & Maxx
  • Mitchell's Hair Styling
  • Panopoulos Salons
  • Progressions Salon
  • Regis Salons
  • Renee Beauty
  • Saturday's
  • SmartStyle
  • Style America
  • Supercuts
  • TGF Hair Salon
  • We Care Hair

"For over 20 years, Regis Corporation's Clip for the Cure has raised millions of dollars and increased awareness for breast cancer research," said President and CEO of Regis Corporation, Dan Hanrahan. "This is an important campaign as too many of our guests, team members and families know someone who has been affected by this disease or they have first-hand experience with it."

Last year, dedicated Regis corporate stylists and clients raised over $1 million for Clip for the Cure. For more information or to find a participating salon near you, visit ClipForTheCure.org.

The Regis Foundation for Breast Cancer Research
The Regis Foundation for Breast Cancer Research supports early diagnosis, prevention, treatment and research to find a cure for breast cancer. Since it was founded in 1994, the Foundation has raised over $9 million. It currently funds groundbreaking research at nationally recognized centers that are leading the way in breast cancer research, such as the University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center and the Mayo Clinic. More information is available at ClipForTheCure.org and Facebook.com/ClipForTheCure.

About Regis Corporation
Regis Corporation (NYSE: RGS) is the beauty industry's global leader in beauty salons, hair restoration centers and cosmetology education. As of June 30, 2012, the Company owned, franchised or held ownership interests in approximately 12,600 worldwide locations. Regis' corporate and franchised locations operate under concepts such as Supercuts, Sassoon Salon, Regis Salons, MasterCuts, SmartStyle, Cost Cutters, Cool Cuts 4 Kids and Hair Club for Men and Women. In addition, Regis maintains an ownership interest in Provalliance, which operates salons primarily in Europe, under the brands of Jean Louis David, Franck Provost and Saint Algue. Regis also maintains ownership interests in Empire Education Group in the U.S. and the MY Style concepts in Japan. System-wide, these and other concepts are located in the U.S. and in over 30 other countries in North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia. For additional information about the company, including a reconciliation of certain non-GAAP financial information and certain supplemental financial information, please visit the Investor Information section of the corporate website at www.RegisCorp.com

SOURCE Regis Corporation

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