Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Professional Fees and Other Expenses - Additional Information (Detail)

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Professional Fees and Other Expenses - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]    
Professional fees and other expenses $ 25.1hlf_ProfessionalFeesAndOtherExpenses $ 29.1hlf_ProfessionalFeesAndOtherExpenses
Advisory retainer fees 5.2hlf_AdvisoryRetainerFees 6.0hlf_AdvisoryRetainerFees
Liability Award (benefit) expense recognized (1.7)hlf_LiabilityAwardExpenseRecognized 3.5hlf_LiabilityAwardExpenseRecognized
Liability Award recognized in accrued expenses $ 1.8hlf_LiabilityAwardAccruedExpensesRecognized