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Repurchase of Helen of Troy Common Stock (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2011	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2011
Repurchase of Helen of Troy Common Stock
Shares authorized for purchase in the open market or through private transactions	3,019,071		3,019,071
Stock option
Repurchase of common stock
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)	2,595	1,040,079	47,039	1,066,262
Common stock repurchased and retired, total purchase price or aggregate market value	$ 82	$ 37,345	$ 1,558	$ 38,182
Average price per share (in dollars per share)	$ 31.46	$ 35.91	$ 33.11	$ 35.81
Restricted stock \| Director
Repurchase of common stock
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)	1,122		2,244
Common stock repurchased and retired, total purchase price or aggregate market value	$ 34		$ 72
Average price per share (in dollars per share)	$ 30.30		$ 32.04

Equity impact of the value of stock that has been repurchased and retired during the period. The excess of the purchase price over par value can be charged against retained earnings (once the excess is fully allocated to additional paid in capital).

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