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Repurchase of Helen of Troy Common Stock (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2014	Aug. 31, 2014	Nov. 30, 2014	Nov. 30, 2013	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013	Mar. 14, 2014
Repurchase of common stock
Shares authorized for purchase in the open market or through private transactions	265,430,000		265,430,000
Shares of common stock tendered by employees in "net exercise" transactions	0	0
Stock compensation
Repurchase of common stock
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)			70,079	13,453
Common stock repurchased and retired, total cost or aggregate market value			$ 4,686	$ 490
Average price per share (in dollars per share)			$ 66.87	$ 36.44
Performance-based \| Restricted stock units and restricted stock awards \| Former CEO
Repurchase of common stock
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)					68,086
Common stock repurchased and retired, total cost or aggregate market value					4,570
Average price per share (in dollars per share)					$ 67.10
Performance-based \| Restricted stock units and restricted stock awards \| Certain employees
Repurchase of common stock
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)					1,993
Common stock repurchased and retired, total cost or aggregate market value					120
Average price per share (in dollars per share)					$ 59.13
Performance-based \| Restricted stock \| Former CEO
Repurchase of common stock
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)						9,898
Common stock repurchased and retired, total cost or aggregate market value						350
Average price per share (in dollars per share)						$ 35.55
Dutch auction self tender
Repurchase of common stock
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)							3,693,816
Common stock repurchased and retired, total cost or aggregate market value							247,830
Open market transactions
Repurchase of common stock
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)					408,327
Common stock repurchased and retired, total cost or aggregate market value					25,770
Open market or tender offer
Repurchase of common stock
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)			4,102,143	33,862
Common stock repurchased and retired, total cost or aggregate market value			$ 273,599	$ 1,311
Average price per share (in dollars per share)			$ 66.70	$ 38.71