53 of the coolest gifts for teenage girls that we *promise* they'll love
Christmas gifts for teenage girls are tricky business. Of course, it likely wasn’t so long ago (*ahem*) when you were a teen girl or teen boy yourself – but shopping for teenage girl gifts that are actually cool right now is a task-and-a-half. It’s not for lack of trying, nor for lack of holiday gifts for teens on the market. It’s just that what you consider cool might not be by a tween gamer gal, music lover or selfie obsessive. Sorry.
Teens are hot on DIY TikTok hacks. They’ve completed Netflix. They’re flames with everything pop-cultural. Add that to the fact that there’s a huge difference in what a thirteen-year-old wants and what a nineteen-year-old does, and your search for the perfect gift ideas for teen girls might seem like an overwhelming one.
Luckily, team GLAMOUR loves a challenge, so we’ve compiled the ultimate list of gift ideas for the teenager in your life that are actually on their wishlist. And which you can still get delivered in time for Christmas. We’ve got Airpods, iPhone cases in countless different colors and all the TikTok-recommended beauty products. There are BlueTooth speakers, wellness packages full of face masks, lip balm and sleep masks, string lights for their bedroom, retro polaroid cameras and rose gold jewellery. Y'know: "trendy" bestsellers that could actually end up in one of her Instagram reels. You can do so much better than a gift card or a bath bomb.
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Oodie is an Australian brand that stocks wearable blankets with sleeves, loungewear and novelty pyjama sets that teen girls would adore. Perfect for keeping them cosy this winter, this “jumper crossed with a blanket, crossed with a cloud” (as described by Oodie themselves) boasts an ultra-soft flannel fleece exterior, sherpa fleece interior and a giant pocket for hands (or snacks). They come in various colours for teen girls and boys, but this blue tie-dye one has to be the cutest.
This cute bracelet from Abbott Lyon is an excellent gift for teenagers, customisable with their name and birthstone. It's available in both silver and gold.
One of the most popular products among GLAMOUR readers on Black Friday was this Chelsea Daypack by Antler – one of the best laptop bags/work bags/weekend bags on the market. It comes in a range of colours, giving you plenty of choice, and it is designed to work alongside the brand's Clifton cases. It has a secure laptop pocket for them to take their MacBook to school or university, and is made from water-resistant nylon to make it spill-safe.
Or how about an initial necklace? Everyone from The Duchess of Sussex to J.Lo and Gigi Hadid are fans of wearing one, so we're pretty certain the teenage girl in your life will be, too.
A winter coat is never a failed investment, so if you want to buy them a practical gift they'll actually wear, this puffer jacket from Abercrombie & Fitch is a winner.
Fans of Kim Kardashian will be eternally grateful for a cosy, zip-up hoodie from her shapewear and loungewear label Skims this Christmas. Pick it up with the matching joggers and a sports bra if you've got a little more money to spend.
Kylie Cosmetics has been a makeup bag favourite among teens from the first day of its launch, with each one of its products in extremely high demand. Remember the infamous lip kits? Yep: they quickly became almost as hard to get a hold of as Beyoncé concert tickets. More recently, Kylie has dropped a range of eyeshadow palettes which are creamy, blend-able and insanely pigmented. This pressed powder palette is the Bronze iteration, featuring a mix of warm, golden, smokey shades.
Axel Arigato sneakers have been on our wish lists for time, after appearing all over our Instagram feeds and being worn by some of the coolest influencers around. The Swedish brand has really taken off of late, and we can almost guarantee the teen in your life will adore their signature Dico Lo sneakers.
Presented in a lovely, branded The White Company gift box, this trio of three therapeutic candles puts the bestselling Sleep, Spa and Calm at centre stage. Fill her bedroom with calming aromas and elevate her self-care routine.
One of three limited edition skincare gift sets catnip-for-gen-Z brand Glossier has launched ahead of the festive season; The Cross Country Kit contains everything she needs to keep her skin and breath refreshed after a long day of travelling. Whether she's jetting off on a gap year in 2023 or simply loves a weekend break with her besties, these minty-fresh additions to her self-care regime will be very welcome.
Level up her loungewear wardrobe with Nike's boxy t-shirt, adorned in tie-dye print and perfect for slinging over her gym kit.
Ice cream makers usually come in pretty expensive, but we've managed to track down a sub-£30 machine from Lakeland to help her whip up her very own chocolate gelato.
REFY is an insanely popular brand among teenage girls right now, thanks to its huge TikTok and Instagram presence. This Brow Collection gift set will serve up everything she needs for the best and fluffiest brows of her life. Trust.
If she's ~constantly~ plugged into the latest episode of her favourite podcast, or Taylor Swift's latest album drop, then Stackers' cute blush headphone stand will come in very handy on her bedside table. It's a cute way to keep everything that little tidier.
Pink City Prints is a small and independent brand specialising in handmade garments from Jaipur (designed to inspire a more vibrant way of living). It was founded by Glasgow School of Art graduate Molly Russell who was keen to champion colour and print – and this adorable Candy Mix Scrunchie is the perfect gift for teenagers this Christmas. Crafted from soft and organic cotton, it features two scrunchies and one hair tie, packaged together in a beautiful drawstring bag.
As with ice-cream makers, waffle makers don't come cheap – but this model from Lakeland is less than £20 and makes delicious sweet and savoury waffles. It has non-stick plates for easy release and is super easy to set up. Elevate their breakfast in minutes.
A planner or journal is a great gift to help them get their life organised for the new year. Y'know: set some goals, write a bucket list and plan their weekends with military precision. We love this one from Typo, which features a day-per-page.
One scroll down your Instagram feed will act as proof enough that the knitted balaclava is the accessory for AW22. This ribbed design from Free People is available in four colours and features drawstring details to keep them toasty.
Stop what you're doing. Aren't these just the cutest pyjamas you ever did see? They're by a new loungewear brand It's 9pm, which crafts premium pieces that you can sleep, live and play in. Their first collection – It's 9pm Somewhere – features hand-painted stars, re-imagined artworks and a nostalgic 70s colour palette combine to create an aesthetic that feels vibrant, timeless and soulful.
Whether it's used to keep them warm or to soothe pesky period pains, this huggable heating pad from Urban Outfitters is an interior-elevating (and very practical) gift. It can also be used as a cooling pad during the summer. Two birds, one stone.
Inject her favourite breakfast into her bedroom decor with this super-cute light by Smoko. Designed like an American pancake stack – complete with fruity toppings – it has an adorable face and exudes an ambient, warm light. It'll turn off automatically after one hour making it the perfect night light solution.
After a stocking filler, Secret Santa idea or a cute accompaniment to one of the other teen girl gifts in this edit? We've got you. Urban Outfitters has dropped a selection of cute croc cardholders in many pastel colours to elevate their accessory game. At under £10, you can't go wrong.
The new Remington Hydraluxe blow dryer brush will help to create a bouncy blow dry while protecting her hair from heat damage. How? The Hydracare temperature setting dries and styles your hair but at a lower temperature to previous models – while the Moisture Lock ceramic-coated barrel helps to preserve the perfect balance of hydration in her locks. Take her hair styling to the next level.
In your quest for the very best Christmas gifts for teenagers, don't underestimate the power of sustainable fashion label Nobody's Child. A firm favourite among Gen-Z – and the driving force behind Ferne Cotton's recent Happy Place fashion collection – they're a go-to for pretty dresses, loungewear, blazers and jeans. The teenage girl in your life will be able to wear this with sandals in the summer or tights, boots and a leather jacket when it's chilly.
As the temperatures drop, a hot water bottle is a seriously cute gift idea for teens. This one from The White Company is made from the highest-quality natural sheepskin, which feels so soft to the touch. Both sides are covered, and inside, there's a rubber hot water for her to fill.
Makeup artist Bobbi Brown was busy during lockdown with a passion project that saw her launch the cosmetics brand, Jones Road, five years after leaving her namesake beauty label. The vibes for Jones Road? Think: Bobbi Brown meets Gen Z. Clean and cruelty-free, this starter kit contains the Just A Sec Eye Tint in Golden Peach, The Best Eyeshadow in Dark Brown, The Best Pencil in Black and Cool Gloss in Original. Four products suited to all skin types and textures.
Elevate their knitwear collection with this colour-block sweater from ASOS, crafted from brushed yarn and complete with a high neck and loose sleeves. Their jeans-and-a-jumper get-up never looked chicer.
There are few things as exciting as a jewellery box-shaped gift. The best jewellery gifts will be treasured forever and really show that you know and adore your loved one. These elegant silver hoops from Astrid & Miyu are a dainty collection to their everyday jewellery collection.
Peter Thomas Roth is behind not only ~that~ TikTok-famous eye cream but some of the best face masks on the market. This gift set showcases their bestsellers, including the cooling Cucumber Gel Mask Extreme De-Tox™ Hydrator and the 24K Gold Mask Pure Luxury Lift & Firm.
One of the coolest gifts for teens there is, this smartphone printer will turn her Instagram and digital images into physical photographs. She can edit her favourite shots with filters and drawings before printing them on the Instax Mini film she may already own if she's an owner of an instant camera.
These smiley face slippers have been all over Instagram and TikTok for quite some time now, not only cute but also cosy AF. This pair is available in many colour combos, and they're lined with the softest faux fur.
Photo gifts to display your favourite memories. 📸
Woven from pure lambswool, these warming block stripe gloves from Quinton Chadwick reflect the brand's focus on slow, sustainable living and UK textiles.
Perfect for their 2023 return-to-school, this Liberty backpack showcases the department store's iconic florals and innovative recycled fabrics. It has a zipped front pocket, a drawstring opening and a padded laptop sleeve.
Board games are the ultimate pastime every festive season. And forget what you thought you knew: today's board games have had a new-gen glow-up to appeal to a younger audience. Case in point: this What Do You Meme? board game which will have them creating the funniest memes they can.
Harry Styles fans unite: this epic book takes a look at the Watermelon Sugar singer's epic outfits to date through 100 fabulous photographs – also paying homage to the idols who have influenced his sartorial taste. A great gift for teens who love Harry.
This cute rainbow bucket hat will become a staple in her 2023 holiday wardrobe. Next stop: our guides to where to stay in Santorini and these Mallorca hotels.
Ain't no gift cuter than a pair of pink pyjamas for her to cuddle up in all season – and this super-soft cotton set from Boden has our vote. One set for the teen girl, one set for us.
Reigning supreme in the affordable Christmas gifts for teens games, this stocking filler from The Body Shop contains the brand's lengthening and volumising Happy Go Lash mascara (made with Community Fair Trade organic virgin coconut oil from Samoa) and a miniature Camomile Cleansing Butter, which is kind to lashes to boot.
Elevate their back-to-school or university get-up with this Typo 13-inch laptop case. Now all she needs are some cute desk accessories to boot.
Gel manicures are great, but they're pretty expensive. Give her the gift of salon-quality nails at home with this home gel nail kit by Mylee. High shine + speedy drying time = her best home manicure to date.
Got a little more to spend? The teenage boy or teenage girl in your life will love you FOREVER if you gift them a pair of AirPods for their birthday, which boasts noise cancellation technology so they can totally switch off from their surroundings. And don't worry about fit – to ensure you get the best possible fit, they'll be given the choice of three sizes - small, medium and large – of tips that easily clip onto the stems.
If you're considering other tech gifts, make a beeline for LED lights, portable chargers or remote-control speakers.
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You can't really go wrong with a swanky new phone case in your quest for gifts for teenagers – and this one from Not Another Bill can be personalised with their initials. It's also available in a multitude of different colours if the bright blue hue isn't doing much for you. Shop more personalised gift ideas this way.
For the price, you really can't argue with this instant camera, and, as a present for a teenage girl, it's top tier. Turn her digital memories into IRL ones in an instant.
Unique Christmas gifts that she'll actually adore are hard to come by, but we're certain we've found a winner in these Aura reading cards from Urban Outfitters. Take them on a spiritual journey with these cards, which will guide them through different chakras and auras.
A cute and affordable gift – and a welcome entry into mid-range designers – this scrunchie from Copenhagen-based GANNI is just as cute worn around her wrist as it is her ponytail.
If she spends all of her money on skincare (#guilty) and now needs somewhere to store it, this ASOS skincare fridge cools her products to up to 20 degrees below room temperature. It can hold up to 4 litres' worth of goodies, and has extra storage on the inside of the door. Not a skincare junkie? This mini fridge is just as good for storing a stash of chocolate and fizzy drinks in their bedroom.
Help her organise her 2023 with this adorable wall planner, coming in under £20 and adorned in a pretty, ditsy floral print.
Teenage boy gifts are tricky, but you can't go far wrong with a Nintendo Switch. Available to buy with next day delivery on Amazon Prime, this games console can be played in tabletop mode, handheld mode and TV mode.
Perhaps the most impressive mascara we've ever used - and one of the most viral TikTok beauty products of all time - this formula easily doubles lash length, gives incredible definition and should earn a spot in their makeup bag.
Harvey Nichols stock a plethora of gift hampers which are perfect for every recipient on your gift list – from Christmas hampers to beauty gifts like this one. Highlighting Rihanna's fabulous beauty brand Fenty, it contains all the secrets to the founder's killer radiance. Namely: the Fenty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Primer, Fenty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Foundation and Fenty Full-Bodied Foundation Brush 110.
Veja trainers were popular before they were all over Instagram, and even our favourite royals are fans (Meghan and Kate, we’re looking at you). They make the perfect Christmas gift for teens if you want something she'll get plenty of use out of – and Nordstrom now ship to the UK.
JW Pei bags have countless A-listers and influencers as fans – from Megan Fox to Gigi Hadid, Hailey Bieber and Emily Ratajkowski. Luckily, they come in under £100, and are available to shop via next-day delivery on Amazon. Sold? Sold.
We're buying two sets of this card game from Urban Outfitters – one for the teen girl we adore and one to keep for ourselves. Watch as your favourite and most iconic huns – from Kim Woodburn to Alison Hammond – battle it out to become the ultimate HUN. Hilarious.
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