Regis Corporation's Clip for the Cure - Saturday, October 18, 2014

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 295,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014. As part of Regis Corporation's (NYSE: RGS) year-round efforts to help raise money and awareness for breast cancer research, the company is pleased to announce that its annual Clip for the Cure haircutting event will take place Saturday, October 18, 2014.

Every year, more than 7,000 Regis salons and more than 50,000 stylists host Clip for the Cure, which is held during Breast Cancer Awareness month in October. To take part in the event, simply visit a participating Regis corporate salon on Saturday, October 18 and get a haircut. Regis will donate 10% of proceeds from each haircut to the Regis Foundation for Breast Cancer Research, which supports early diagnosis, prevention, treatment and research to find a cure for breast cancer.

Regis Corp. also offers other opportunities to take part in this important cause. Throughout September and October, participating salons are selling breast cancer awareness products including $3 rings and $12 bracelets. In addition, salons will accept guest and business cash donations to the Foundation.

"Regis Corporation has been dedicated to breast cancer research for more than 20 years and Clip for the Cure is an important campaign for both our guests and stylists," said Regis Corp. President and CEO Dan Hanrahan. "Many of us are touched by this disease, and this event gives us all an opportunity to come together and raise awareness for breast cancer research."

To date, Regis stylists and guests have raised more than $10 million for the Regis Foundation for Breast Cancer Research, which supports breast cancer research projects at nationally recognized centers, including Mayo Clinic and the Masonic Cancer Institute at the University of Minnesota. In addition, the Foundation supports institutions throughout the country that assist and treat patients with breast cancer. For more information or to find a participating salon near you, visit ClipForTheCure.org.

This year, the following Regis Corp. salon brands are participating in the annual campaign.

Please call your local salon for more details.

The Regis Foundation for Breast Cancer Research
The Regis Foundation for Breast Cancer Research funds groundbreaking research at nationally recognized centers. The focus of this research is on prevention, early diagnosis, treatment and finding a cure. In addition, the Foundation supports institutions that assist and treat patients with breast cancer. Since it was founded in 1994, the Foundation has raised over $10 million. More information is available at ClipForTheCure.org and Facebook.com/ClipForTheCure.

About Regis Corporation
Regis Corporation (NYSE:RGS) is a leader in beauty salons and cosmetology education. As of June 30, 2014, the Company owned, franchised or held ownership interests in 9,674 worldwide locations. Regis' corporate and franchised locations operate under concepts such as Supercuts, SmartStyle, MasterCuts, Regis Salons, Sassoon Salon, Cost Cutters and First Choice Haircutters. Regis maintains ownership interests in Empire Education Group in the U.S. and the MY Style concepts in Japan. 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.

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