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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
	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Repurchase of Helen of Troy Common Stock
Shares authorized for purchase in the open market or through private transactions	2,958,137		2,958,137
Open market transactions
Repurchase of common stock
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)	61,426		61,426
Common stock repurchased and retired, total purchase price or aggregate market value	$ 1,759		$ 1,759
Average price per share (in dollars per share)	$ 28.64		$ 28.64
Equity compensation plans \| Stock option exercises
Repurchase of common stock
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)	1,752	6,616	48,791	1,072,878
Common stock repurchased and retired, total purchase price or aggregate market value	$ 58	$ 187	$ 1,615	$ 38,368
Average price per share (in dollars per share)	$ 33.18	$ 28.23	$ 33.11	$ 35.76

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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