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Document and Entity Information - shares
 6 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2018
Oct. 05, 2018
Document and Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name HELEN OF TROY LTD  
Entity Central Index Key 0000916789  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --02-28  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Aug. 31, 2018  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019  
Document Fiscal Period Focus (i.e. Q1,Q2,Q3,FY) Q2  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   26,401,386
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes