If you’re a parent of teenage girls, you’ve no doubt come to realise that they can be tricky to buy for and tough to impress! Finding unique gifts for teenage girls can therefore be a complicated exercise, especially when the hottest new trend one day is already last week’s news in the blink of an eye. But, it is possible to buy a gift that doesn’t fall foul to the changing tastes of the lass in question, and the secret lies in finding out-of-the-box, timeless solutions, like our carefully curated collection of gifts for teenage girls
What are the best birthday gifts for teenage girls?
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Jewellery is always a winner. Our picks include a personalised bracelet (perfect for her sweet 16th) or a dainty pair of stud earrings if she just got her ears pierced. If you wanted to go all out, combine the jewellery piece with a little trinket tray for her bedside table.
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Go retro. Teens love anything vintage, so an old-school turntable plus a couple of vinyls is the ultimate in cool gifting. Or how about a framed vintage Chanel print for her bedroom wall? Fashion chic, n’est pas?
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Personalise it. Monogrammed water bottles, reusable coffee cups customised with her favourite brew and personalised notebooks make great presents for teenage girls - basically anything you can slap her name on, she will love.
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Get her something fashionable. Teens love clothes, bags, accessories - did we mention clothes? A new belt bag in a fab colour or a fun and frilly party dress are ideal, fashion-worthy gift ideas for a teenage girl.
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Get her something crafty. The DIY trend is here to stay, so why not gift your teenager with a craft kit for rainy days and quiet afternoons? Not only will she feel a sense of satisfaction when her artwork is complete, she’ll love hanging it on her wall or displaying it in her bedroom.
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Get her outside. Unless your teen is seriously into sport and fitness, getting her outside can be a challenge. A gift that encourages outdoor activity should do the trick. We suggest a new yoga mat she can customise with a cool pic, a personalised netball or a portable speaker for listening to tunes at the beach.
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Get her something unique. A one-off gift that’s a little different to anything her mates have got is a good plan. In these pages, you’ll find all manner of original gift ideas for teenage girls, from karaoke machines to candles that melt into a piece of jewellery she can keep (fureal!) and inflatable pools for chilling out with friends on a hot summer’s day.
Birthday presents for teenage girls by age
In the teen world, a year feels like a lifetime and can spell the difference between girlhood and womanhood. As such, it’s vital to shop according to age. Get this wrong, and you can bet your bottom dollar that your gift will be met with some serious side eye and teenage ‘tude. Here are our suggestions:
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A new teen will love ‘adulty’ gifts with a youthful twist. Think silk eye masks, personalised pencil cases, colourful scrunchies and anything made of chocolate! Other great gifts for a 13 or 14 year old teenage girl include a jewellery box, personalised beach towel or a new pair of fluffy slippers!
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When shopping for gifts for a 15 year old teenage girl, opt for fashion and accessories that are on-trend but age-appropriate. At 15, she’s also likely to start taking an interest in skincare, so a gentle cleanser and moisturiser gift pack is a lovely way to introduce her to the world of beauty prods.
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When buying gifts for a 17-year old teenage girl, choose something stylish and minimalist and not too pink! A framed beach print for her wall or some gold hoop earrings are ideal, as is a cool pair of shades or a new fedora hat.
Birthday party ideas for a teenage girl that she’ll actually like!
So you’ve got the gift sorted, and now it’s time to plan the party. As ever, your teenager will want to impress her friends, so a memorable, experiential party is the way forward. If she’s outdoorsy, take her and her gang ziplining or on a guided adventure trail. If she’s into beauty, an at-home spa day is a lovely idea - you can even send her mates home with their own personalised face cloth! Does she love to cook? Organise a private cooking class followed by lunch or arrange a cupcake decorating party at home - who can say no to cupcakes?! And for music-loving teens, tickets to a rock concert for her and her BFF will go down as the BEST birthday present for a teenage girl ever.
So whilst teenage girls are notoriously tricky to buy for, we’ve got gifts designed to make her smile. From personalised necklaces, to cool speakers and even a grow-your-own plant kit, we’ve got plenty of original gifts for teenagers just waiting to be discovered. Our unique collection has loads of birthday gifts for teenage girls, so you're bound to find something to suit.
Need more inspo? Check out our Gifts department for more great gifts for her, or give our Gift Finder a whirl and see what ideas it offers up - we bet you’ll be impressed!
