The 32 best gifts for teen girls
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Teenage girls can be very difficult to shop for, but they don’t have to be. It’s possible to please even the pickiest teens without speaking their language (or busting your budget) with our list of the best gifts for teen girls.
From tech-obsessed girls who are always ready for their next adventure to beauty lovers who love to explore new makeup trends, there’s a gift idea for every type of teen girl in your life.
Whether you’re shopping for your own teen or a family friend, we’ve got you covered. To make the holiday season a bit more special, check out our favorite gift ideas for middle school- and high school-aged teen girls.
For more holiday shopping help, take a look at the best gifts for women, best gifts for men and best gifts for teen boys.
Best gifts for teen girls under $25
Tocess Claw Clips, 8-Pack
Tocess’ classic clips have gone viral on social media for a reason: Not only are they adorable, but their anti-slip finish firmly grips thick and thin hair alike, keeping your hair in place and out of your face.
Bronax Pillow Slippers
Another popular TikTok find, cloud slides, or pillow slippers, have also gone viral for their comfort. These unisex slides have a thick, cushioned sole that feels like walking on clouds, and they come in 16 colors.
Game of Phones
This card game turns his or her phone into a tool to try to help them win the funny game for three or more players. Plus, there are multiple expansion packs you can add to keep bringing the laughs.
Cleverfy Aromatherapy Shower Steamers
Cleverfy's aromatherapy shower steamers are the perfect way to encourage relaxation. Just place one of the scented pucks in the corner of the shower, turn on the warm water and breathe deep.
Mark & Graham Personalized Leather Phone Sticker Card Case
This handy custom card holder sticks to any phone or phone case. It’ll make it so much less likely that lunch money is lost or the school ID will go missing (again).
Lele Sadoughi Faux Leather Cher Headband
If she’s obsessed with everything pink these days because of Barbie (we get it!), then she’ll love this faux leather headband that’ll keep hair out of her face and pull together any outfit.
Whellen Selfie Ring Light
Maybe she dreams of being a TikTok star, or maybe she simply wants to create content for fun. Either way, she’ll appreciate the gift of this portable ring light that clips onto her phone.
Bedsure Satin Pillowcase
This pillowcase makes all the difference for those who tend to wake up with frizzy hair. Made from polyester satin, the smooth surface helps keep skin and hair soft.
Glam Up Sheet Mask Set, 12-Pack
This bestselling sheet mask set comes with options to soothe, brighten, refresh and nourish all skin types. Divvy them up as stocking stuffers, or treat the teen in your life to 12 days of glowing skin. No wonder they're an Underscored reader favorite.
Best gifts for teen girls under $50
Pottery Barn Teen Photo Holder
Whether you pick the small or large size, this transparent photo holder gives them a sleek way to display (while still protecting) their favorite pics. It’s also easy for them to change it up and swap out pictures for new snapshots as they continue to make new core memories.
Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag 1L
Lululemon's Everywhere Belt Bag isn't always in stock, but if you can catch it while the brand has it, your teen will feel ultra special. The water-repellant belt bag comes in 11 colors, and it's big enough to hold all of her essentials.
Maps International Scratch the World Travel Map
This scratch-off wall map is an excellent way to both keep track of and showcase all the journeys your teen has taken so far — and maybe inspire them to start dreaming up their next adventure!
Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler, 40 Ounces
This cult-favorite water bottle is the hottest accessory to carry these days. Available in dozens of statement-making colors, the Stanley tumbler encourages healthy habits and will keep your teenager hydrated wherever they go.
$45 at REI
$45 at Amazon
$45 at Stanley
Tree Hut Golden Vanilla Gift Set
For the teen whose latest obsession is body care, this gift set comes with an exfoliating body scrub, whipped body butter and shave oil — all of which will leave her with super-soft and smooth skin. You can’t go wrong with the warm vanilla scent either.
Papier Rise and Shine Gratitude Journal
This gratitude journal is filled with simple morning and evening prompts so she can reflect on her day and practice mindfulness. And since the pages are undated, she doesn't have to stress about missing a day or two. Personalize it with her name for an extra-special touch.
Cooluli Skin Care Mini Fridge
This mini cooler lets them keep their go-to beverages and snacks in their room. They’ll love it, trust us. They can also use it to keep beauty products fresh and to stash face rollers, best used chilled.
Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer
Help them get salon-worthy hair in a snap with Revlon’s TikTok-famous hot brush, which dries, smooths and volumizes hair all at once. Did we mention it has more than 26,000 5-star ratings and won’t bust your holiday budget? It's one of our editor's favorite beauty products too.
CaitlynMinimalist Minimalist Name Necklace
Jewelry is a classic gift, but this year you can get her an extra-special piece that displays her name. Pick from sterling silver and 18-karat yellow or rose gold, plus nine different sizes, for an elegant and personalized necklace she’ll never want to take off.
Apple AirTag
Are they the kind of teen who's always losing stuff? Check out the Apple AirTag, the Apple device that they can slip into their wallet or even clip onto their keys, backpack or luggage to easily track its whereabouts. And if they've got a newer iPhone model, they can even get turn-by-turn directions or have a sound play to make sure they absolutely never lose their daily essentials again.
$29 at Apple
$29 at Best Buy
$28 at Amazon
Best gifts for teen girls under $100
Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera
The adorable Instax Mini 12 from Fujifilm features an updated built-in mirror for selfies, automatic exposure and a flash control function to limit those washed-out photos. Gift it alongside some instant film to capture all her favorite memories.
C Seven Roller Skates
These popular roller skates come in 16 colors and designs that will stand out as she glides along indoors or outdoors with her new speedy wheels. They also have built-in ankle support and a 1-inch heel for a vintage feel.
HP Sprocket Portable Instant Photo Printer
If her phone is her camera of choice, she can use this adorable portable device to directly print wallet-size photos. The printer comes with 10 sheets of smudge-proof, sticky-backed paper, and HP’s Sprocket app even lets you add fun filters and frames to your images before printing.
Fjallraven Kanken Backpack
The Fjallraven Kanken is a household name for backpacks, known for its style and durability. It’s dirt- and water-resistant and built with a material that easily wipes clean. An added rain flap gives you even more protection, and there’s also a larger option that holds a 17-inch laptop with plenty of room still left over in the main compartment.
Tarte Maneater Nightfall Eye Shadow Palette
This new palette from Tarte brings rich options to beauty lovers with a mix of 24 matte and shimmer shades to play with. The vegan, long-lasting shades easily blend and can add a pop to her makeup routine.
$52 at Tarte
$52 at Ulta Beauty
Best gifts for teen girls over $100
Nintendo Switch Lite
Nintendo’s Switch Lite gives teens an easy, handheld way to play their favorite games no matter where they are. From Mario to Pokémon, they’ll be endlessly entertained with the Nintendo Switch Lite. And if you need some games to go along with it, check out our list of favorites.
$199 at Amazon
$200 at Best Buy
$200 at Target
Hoka Clifton 9 GTX
These chunky shoes are ultra cushioned and provide maximum support, shock absorption and traction, making them incredibly comfortable for everything from long days at school to long runs. Their versatility, in our book, makes them worth every penny.
Pottery Barn Teen Winter Fox Faux Fur Hang-A-Round Chair
Add a cozy corner to her room or lounge space with this foldable round chair. With the faux fur cover and iron legs, it looks as cool (and comfortable) as it feels the moment she melts into it.
Apple AirPods (2nd Gen)
There's a good chance the teen in your life has asked for AirPods for a holiday or birthday before, so now's your time to make their wish come true. They're relatively affordable compared to other great wireless earbuds, making them ideal for teenagers.
$100 at Amazon
$100 at Best Buy
Ugg Tasman Slipper
For the growing fashionista in your life, these are the true slippers of the season. We love that they're available in neutral tones that can pair with almost any outfit — plus, they can be worn indoors and outdoors.
$110 at Nordstrom
From $110 at Amazon
$110 at Ugg
Béis The Weekender
Béis is one of the more stylish — yet affordable — travel brands out there. This versatile weekender bag from the brand is a must-have and will last her from tween sleepovers and teenage weekend getaways through college. It comes in nine hues, all of which feature a dedicated bottom zip compartment for shoes, toiletries or other travel essentials.
UE Boom 3
If they're always listening to music, this portable, waterproof speaker will totally transform their listening experience, whether they're at the pool or the park.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition
A brand-new Kindle ebook is just what she needs to get lost in endless books. With 32GB of storage space, an auto-adjust light and wireless charging, this lightweight and glare-free Kindle Paperwhite makes reading easy and comfortable no matter where she is with her busy schedule.
Note: The prices above reflect the retailers' listed price at the time of publication.
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