Regis Corporation Raises $1 Million for Breast Cancer Research

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Regis Corporation (NYSE: RGS) is pleased to announce that its annual Clip for the Cure campaign raised $1 million for the Regis Foundation for Breast Cancer Research. To date, Regis Corporation has raised over $10 million to fund groundbreaking breast cancer research at the University of Minnesota's Masonic Cancer Center, the Mayo Clinic and other nationally recognized organizations.

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"Clip for the Cure is an important campaign for Regis; many of our stylists and guests are women, and many of us have had families or friends directly affected by breast cancer," said Dan Hanrahan, President and CEO of Regis Corporation. "We're very pleased and proud that our stylists, guests and business partners came together to help us raise $1 million this year."

Clip for the Cure took place in October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. On Saturday, October 13, over 7,000 Regis Corporation corporate salons participated in the company's annual haircutting event. Stylists gave over 240,000 haircuts, with Regis Corporation donating a portion of the proceeds from the cuts to the Regis Foundation for Breast Cancer Research. Throughout October, salons also donated 10% of net proceeds from the sale of private label products like DESIGNLINE, Cost Cutters Professional and MasterCuts' M|C line. Guests helped to raise funds and awareness by purchasing limited-edition pink products. 

Regis Corporation, the global leader in the $160 billion haircare industry, has supported breast cancer research since 1990. Salons that participated in the 2012 Clip for the Cure include:

For more information, 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 $10 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.

Regis Corporation

Regis Corporation (NYSE:RGS) is the beauty industry's global leader in beauty salons, hair restoration centers and cosmetology education. As of September 30, 2012, the Company owned, franchised or held ownership interests in approximately 10,000 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 also maintains ownership interests in Empire Education Group and the MY Style concepts in Japan. For additional information about the company, including a reconciliation of 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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