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Repurchase of Helen of Troy Common Stock (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
May 10, 2017
May 31, 2018
May 31, 2017
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   $ 286,500  
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)   49,595,000 70,707,000
Common stock repurchased and retired, total cost or aggregate market value   $ 4,481 $ 6,788
Average price per share (in dollars per share)   $ 90.36 $ 95.99
Open market or tender offer      
Repurchase of common stock      
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)   407,025  
Common stock repurchased and retired, total cost or aggregate market value   $ 37,067  
Average price per share (in dollars per share)   $ 91.07