Being a teenage girl can be a struggle, but shopping for birthday gifts for teenage girls doesn’t have to be. Let’s take a look at the best gifts for teen girls and figure out which is best for the teenager in your life.
We’ve swung so far into the digital age that cameras that take physical photos are coming back in style. But forget the bulky Polaroids some of us grew up with, the Instax Mini 9 from Fujifilm is compact, colorful, and trendy.
Give the gift of being able to instantly print memories and hang them on your wall like you did as a kid. This gift bundle takes the Ice Blue Instax Mini 9, which you can buy by itself if you’d rather, and throws in all the extras a teenager could want.
The bundle includes the matching camera case with detachable shoulder strap, matching 64 slot photo album, two 20 packs of film, batteries, 10 colorful frames with hanging clips and twine, five plastic frames, selfie lens, four colored lenses for various filters, 60 sticker frames, and two colored pens to decorate your photos.
When you were little and made wishes on dandelion puffs, you believed you could do or become anything you wanted. Capture the hopes and dreams of making wishes on dandelions with this necklace by Angela Max.
A single real dandelion seed is encased in a delicate glass oval, making it look like it’s floating on the breeze. It comes with a gift box, 24 inch silver chain, and “Wish” pendant. Because it’s a real dandelion seed, each necklace will be unique in the world.
This pendant is a reminder of those times when we knew anything was possible and a way to carry the wishes we made with us, guiding us to keep working toward them. This is a perfect gift for the teen with big dreams and anyone who is trying to find their place in the world.
This nail stamping starter kit from Born Pretty is about as all-inclusive as you’re going to find, especially in this price range. Born Pretty is one of the more popular brands and I’ve bought myself a few of their plates and always been happy with the way that they stamp, even with drugstore polish.
This kit comes with one stamping plates, polish, nail barrier tape, stamper, and plastic scraper. The three mini stamping polishes included come in black, multi-chrome blue, and holographic silver as well as one color-changing nail polish that changes color depending on temperature and exposure to sunlight. They’re smaller than normal size polish but you only need a very small amount when stamping because the polish is thick and highly pigmented.
I have some of these colors from their 25 Color Stamping Polish Set (bought with my own money) and they all stamp beautifully.
The stamper is a clear jelly stamper perfect for being able to precisely place your designs. I have a different jelly stamper from Born Pretty and use it all the time. It comes with a thin plastic style scraper which is easy to work with.
For making clean up easier and faster, this stamping kit even comes with peel off barrier tape. I wouldn’t say that the peel off barrier is the best nail art barrier available, but it works.
This is a pretty stellar deal considering a single 6 milliliter stamping polish alone on Born Pretty’s site right now is on sale for $2.99.
You can see their stamping polish, plates, stamper, and latex barrier in action in the video below.
This pocket-sized speaker looks just like a delicious pink macaron. Hidden inside this tasty-looking cookie is a waterproof Bluetooth speaker with a rechargeable battery that has a life of up to six hours of play.
With this speaker, your teen can always have a way to play her tunes when her friends are chilling outside somewhere, on the beach, or after school. Despite its tiny size, it has good sound and even a decent base which I honestly don’t know how they managed to do.
Did I mention it looks like a macaron and plays your music? Just get it. She’ll love it.
I bought one of these for my Instagram and I love it. I can get wider angles, better shots, I don’t have to bother anyone to take my picture.
The stand holds your smartphone on a flexible arm so you can angle and pose your phone wherever you want it. The second arm holds a ring light which provides even lighting so you can perfectly capture your face in the best lighting possible. The light has three light colors and 10 brightness settings to adapt to any situation.
It attaches to a surface with a squeeze clamp. I normally stuck mine on my desk or coffee table and it’s very stable.
Thick scrunchies are coming back in trend so get her the latest look with this 18-piece scrunchie set. The set comes with loads of different colors with six neutral plain tones, four plaid, and eight florals patterns. She’ll have something to go with any outfit.
If you wanted to go a tiny more practical, this phone power bank is a gift that will make their life easier and help you sleep better at night.
We rely more on our phones now than ever. At the same time, smartphone batteries seem like they have shorter and shorter lives. If there’s an extended power outage, that phone isn’t going to last as long as you need it to (I speak from experience here) and if their car breaks down, having a working phone is more important than ever.
This power bank by Anker allows you to charge an iPhone 7 over six times and a Galaxy S5 five times. It’s only about the size of an average smartphone so it’s easy to throw in your bag or keep in a dorm room.
There are two charger ports so there’s even space for her and her friends to charge up at the same time. We’re always wishing we had more battery power, so here’s a gift that gives her more texting time and helps to keep her safe. The Anker PowerCore also available in white.
There’s no nicer way to get cozy than with a mermaid blanket. They’re warm, comfortable, and remind you that summer and beach days are on the way.
This soft, flannel blanket by Langria has a scallop fish scale pattern created by glittery foil dots that lay flat against the fabric. They aren’t sharp and won’t catch on things like sequins so even shiny, every inch of the blanket is perfectly cuddle-able.
The blanket is a one-size-fits-all type of thing that is 60 inches long so if you’re buying for a young teen, they won’t grow out of it which is nice.
The fin end of the blanket is sewn closed to protect your feet from drafts but it’s still roomy enough that you don’t feel confined. This blanket is machine washable (cold only and do not machine dry.)
Giving socks is kind of an uncool move–but sometimes they need socks! Slip it by them with these sushi socks. The packaging turns a practical gift into a funny one.
This takeout box contains bottles of fake soy sauce, fabric wasabi, fabric pickled ginger, and five pairs of socks rolled up to look like a cucumber roll, turnip roll, salmon sushi, butterfish sushi, and octopus sushi, tentacles and all.
Unrolled you can tell what they used to be if you’re looking for it, but otherwise, they can pass as regular patterned socks. You can also get Pizza Box Socks in a variety of toppings.
If your teen is also a Mythical Beast, they’ll love this Good Mythical Morning shirt. (If you have no idea what I’m talking about, GMM is a popular YouTube series. If you’ve ever heard them talking about Rhett and Link, that’s what they were talking about.)
I love that this Mythical shirt has a retro 80’s look as the 80’s and 90’s styles are really coming back in fade so you’re hitting two birds with one shirt.
It’s fair to say over half the population under 35 love two things: handbags and Harry Potter.
The Harry Potter universe is filled with wonder and has touched a generation somewhere deep when it was exactly what we needed. It’s a tiny escape to a world full of magic and characters that stood up for what’s right even when it was hard.
This purse is for the Harry Potter fan who doesn’t want just another bag that says “Harry Potter” on it. The faux leather mini purse is covered in Harry Potter references including Platform 9 3/4 , the seal of Hogwarts, and footprints from the Marauder’s Map hidden on the back side.
It will have them excitedly turning the bag all over finding all the different stamps. It’s on the small side, closer to a clutch or wallet than a large bag. It has an attached ID holder with slots for 11 cards. The chain accented shoulder strap is very on trend for this winter and Spring 2018.
Everyone needs a good manicure kit to take care of our hands for our health and because neat looking fingernails are a must to look professional. Nearly all the manicure sets you’ll find in drugstores are cheap, Asian made alloy metals that get dull in no time and rust.
The best and longest lasting tools are made by artisans in Solingen, Germany. This set from Three Swords was featured as the “Best Cheap German-Made Manicure Set” in my guide to the best manicure sets and kits.
It’s good Solingen nickel-plated stainless steel and includes nail scissors, cuticle scissors, fingernail clipper, toenail clipper, tweezers, sapphire nail file, nail pusher/cleaner, and a hoofstick which is a tool to tidy and shape your cuticles.
To keep the price down, the clippers are not German-made, but you can pick up a set of Three Swords Nail Clippers for under $6 and swap them out if you want.
If plaid’s not her color, this set is available in seven colors including red, polka dots, and black ostrich.
Gudetama, a Japanese character that translates to “lazy egg,” embodies the spirit of “Nah.” When all you want is to sleep in or chill on the couch, Gudetama is there with you.
Which makes a cozy fleece blanket the perfect medium for a Gudetama gift. You can curl up with the laziest egg in the world and just veg-out. The blanket rolls up to look like a big Gudetama stuffed animal and when it’s open his little arms and legs stick out and it’s just perfect.
It comes in medium (32 inches by 38 inches) and large (37 inches by 62 inches). The large is more the size you’d expect from a throw blanket.
Have some fun with these vinyl stickers for Apple chargers 5 through 8 and Plus models. These skins fit over their plugs and USB cords to customize their cords, help keep them organized, and keep them from getting confused with other people’s chargers.
The stickers won’t leave any sticky residue, are waterproof, and have a faux leather texture to them.
Everyone loves the magical slice of white bread that is a fluffy corgi butt. She’ll adore this cute throw pillow complete with ears, tail, and tiny pink toe-beans on the splooting back paws.
Whether the one on your list loves makeup or making their own jewelry, everyone needs more organization. The accordion trays of this case open up to two bins, a large mirror, and an open storage space at the bottom for bigger items.
The interior is spill-proof and easy to clean after the inevitable broken eye shadow or liquid eyeliner. This case is cruelty-free and comes in 14 colors including this peacock blue, baby pink, gold, and zebra print.
At nine inches long by six inches tall and six inches deep, it’s a perfect size for someone who is just starting to build up their makeup collection. If the person you’re buying for is already well on their way to having “too much makeup” (that’s not a thing), then try looking at some larger cases like this Rolling Cosmetics Case With Mirror by AW.
Whether she’s into sushi, cats, or anime, these adorable collectible keychains will bring a smile to her face. They’re cute, funny toys for younger teens and unique keychains for older teens that will help them stand out.
They come in a blind box so you won’t know which of the five sushi cat designs you’ve got until you open it. For the size, they’re incredibly detailed.
If sushi isn’t her thing, they also have a Dessert Cats series.
For something really unique, pick out one of these Terrarium Necklaces. This clear bell jar dome contains a real cactus or succulent that’s alive. You can wear a live, growing plant.
Each necklace comes with a card with care instructions, which are very few, a character car magnet of your species of cactus, and a two-week plant health guarantee. It’s potted in a moss base that can be dipped in shallow water when the cactus needs a drink.
Your plant can live in this necklace for three to four months until it starts to outgrow your terrarium. Then you can re-pot your plant and keep growing it.
This is a nice retro tee in warm summer colors. Staying positive can be hard when going through teen drama so send them out with a message of “Good Vibes” to face the world.
Just try not to smile when you see these adorable peanut butter and jelly earrings. The set comes with three so she can decide if she’s in a grape jelly mood or a strawberry jam mood which I think is too cute.
These earrings are handmade to order by a polymer clay artist in California. They have surgical steel posts which are hypoallergenic.
The music we listen to as teenagers will always be the songs we remember as we grow up. Make their listening easier and more enjoyable with wireless headphones.
The Bluetooth capability of these Mpow headphones can sync with devices like cell phones, televisions, and computers from up to 33 feet away.
When you don’t have to deal with cords, it’s so much less of a hassle whether you’re just moving around the house, going to school, or exercising. The battery on these can last for up to 20 hours of music and they also work when plugged in so you can listen non-stop when near an outlet.
The band is adjustable and padded so it can grow with them. The ear cushions are memory foam for lasting comfort.
