Picking out the best gifts for teen girls—or the perfect teen gift in general—can take some real sleuthing. That’s where we come in. We went straight to the source, talking to all the teen girls in our lives (and of course, we spent a lot of hours on TikTok) to find out what’s on their wish lists. Is she all about aesthetics? Popular gifts this year include a retro instant-print camera that’ll help her decorate her bedroom with snaps of her friends. Is she just getting into perfume? A gift set from a trendy Gen Z–approved brand like Sol de Janeiro or a fragrance from Glossier will delight her. She’s not into skin care or makeup? All the teen girls we polled—from 13-year-olds to 18-year-olds—said they’re into jewelry and Jellycats. Loungewear is also a great option (the girlies said they’d love a pair of great leggings from Lululemon or Alo). Prefer to go the meaningful route this Valentine’s Day? A friendship bracelet that proclaims “You Got This” is the perfect way to give her a little lift.
From unique finds under $50 to the best beauty gifts, these are the very best gifts teen girls are currently interested in, according to teens themselves.
The best gifts for teenage girls, at a glance
- Most Popular Gift: Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 Instant Camera, $76
- Best Beauty Gift: Sol de Janeiro Jet Set in Cheirosa ’68, $32
- Best Tech Gift: Beats Solo 4 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, $199
- Best Gift for 16-Year-Old Girls: Coach Bandit Card Case, $95
- Best Gift for 17-Year-Old Girls: Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds, $190
- Best Trending Gift on TikTok: Laneige Dreamy Lip Kit, $19
- Most Meaningful Gift: Ana Luisa Lev Necklace, $55
