Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Call premiums paid upon the redemption of certain notes	$ 24.4

This element represents payments for premium paid upon the redemption of debt.

No definition available.

Name:	sbh_PaymentsForPremiumUponRedemptionOfDebt
Namespace Prefix:	sbh_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration