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Repurchase of Helen of Troy Common Stock (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
May 10, 2017
Nov. 30, 2017
Nov. 30, 2016
Nov. 30, 2017
Nov. 30, 2016
Repurchase of common stock          
Amount of shares authorized for purchase $ 400,000        
Period for stock repurchase 3 years        
Remaining share repurchase amount - prior program $ 82,000        
Remaining share repurchase amount   $ 364,900   $ 364,900  
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)   299,000 961,000 72,864,000 6,235,000
Common stock repurchased and retired, total cost or aggregate market value   $ 27 $ 83 $ 7,000 $ 590
Average price per share (in dollars per share)   $ 91.94 $ 85.97 $ 96.07 $ 94.60
Open market or tender offer          
Repurchase of common stock          
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)   311,100 922,731 311,100 922,731
Common stock repurchased and retired, total cost or aggregate market value   $ 29,158 $ 75,000 $ 29,158 $ 75,000
Average price per share (in dollars per share)   $ 93.72 $ 81.28 $ 93.72 $ 81.28