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This study aimed to investigate the effects of appearance management behavior of disabled women on depression and self-esteem in order for their happier life and furthermore invigoration of beauty industry. The collected data from the survey was analyzed with 237 valid samples and the results were as follows. In regard to appearance management behavior, make-up, diet, hairstyling, and fashion managements were lower than normal standard, though the group of age of 30s showed higher interest on appearance management behavior than other age groups. The group whose education level is not exceeding high school graduation marked significantly lower appearance management behavior score than higher education level groups, while employed groups had higher appearance management behavior score than unemployed group. However there were no significant differences according to type, degree, or duration of disability. Skin-care and make-up behaviors had negative effects on depression, and diet behavior had positive influence on self-esteem. So to speak, even disabled person could lower depression or increase self-esteem through appearance management behavior.