Because it’s almost like no matter what you buy them for a gift, your teen isn’t going to like it. We’ll help improve those odds this year!
Teenage girls. Am I right?! Let’s be completely honest, whatever you end up having to gift your teen will most likely be returned and with a chronic eye-roll because, well, you are the absolute worst and you know it!
On a real note, these days most already have everything they want and pretty much spend the majority of their time on their iPhone anyway so best of luck getting them something they’ll actually use. If they’re a tween, they’re in that awkward stage because they officially stopped playing with toys and are ready for something more mature. It can be tough!
If it’s one thing we learned from the experts at Teen Vogue, it’s that this year so many of the teen girl trends focus on things like:
• Vintage Everything: From Crocs and Champion hoodies to tie-dye tees.
• DIY Home Activities: From chunky knitting to homemade tiny terrariums.
• Home/Room Decor: From hanging ivy to neon lights to hang on the wall.
Either way, we researched, tested, read reviews and scoured the InterWebs to find some of the coolest and most unique teenage girl and tween gifts that make almost any of them happy. If you’re looking specifically for gifts for teenage boys we’ve got that too!
From the early tween years all the way up to the late teens (hello 19!) we’ve got something for every age and stage (eye-rolls need not apply).
And while we don’t love having to label gifts “for girls” or “for boys” these are some of the best ideas for teenage girls (as approved by the teenager in our life) but are 100% appropriate for anyone who’s into them. Leave your labels at the door.
We covered a lot of additional gift guides, too, like ones for your kids (ages 4 – 11), your total tried-and-true besties, and even your loving (yet overbearing) parents. Feel free to take a look at those if you’re stuck on what to get them!
Check out some of the best gifts for teen girls (and tweens) in 2022. Happy shopping…and save your receipt!
EDITOR’S PICK
1. The Bedside Essential Pocket
Uncommon Goods
$15.00
Because how many more times are they going to lose their phone, tablet, earbuds, books and the like in their bed overnight?! This is a great way for them to keep things organized and, hopefully, out of their bed!
THE TECH CHOICE
2. The Apple AirPods Pro
Apple
Ok fine, they totally do deserve to be spoiled every now and then! These are the AirPods Pro that everyone is still obsessing over, mainly because they’re also noise-cancelling and super comfy to wear. Noise cancelling? Grab a pair for yourself so you can tune out your teens!
Pro Tip: Out of Stock? Get the Cheaper Version Here!
THE POSITIVE CHOICE
3. The “Feminist Agenda” Journal + Planner
Minted
The totally on-trend gift with a message that’s so important right on the cover. This top-selling notebook from Minted can double as a journal or planner depending on which you choose. You can even personalize it by adding their name (or team number) right on the cover. Choose from amazing color options like yellow, rose, peony, candy, and more. Help them get totally organized this year (especially for those who are learning from home these days).
THE CLEAN CHOICE
4. The PhoneSoap Phone Sanitizer
Phone Soap
This is the thing to get, especially this year with the virus! Yes, now they can actually clean their gross phones thanks to this phone sanitizer case that uses UV rays to beam away all the nasty germs. It’ll actually get rid of 99.9% of germs. It’s basically the miracle tech gift that’ll give you a little piece of mind.
THE GIRL/FRIEND CHOICE
5. The Famous ‘Puravida’ Friendship Bracelet
Puravida
These are the bracelets that everyone has been talking about, mainly because of how much they do to help employ those less fortunate in other countries, but also because they’ve been all over television lately. Plus, it’s been one of our most popular gifts last Christmas (and so far this year too!) This friendship set of 10 can be worn all at once, divided up, or even split between them and their friend(s). See more bracelet options here!
THE CHARGING CHOICE
6. The 3-in-1 Apple Charging Station
Elago
Your teen clearly has enough devices so now they can charge up all their latest and greatest Apple products at the same time and they’ll actually know where they all are!
THE FASHION CHOICE
7. The Nike Air Force 1 Sneakers
Nike
If there is only one thing you gift them this year it’s got to be the latest Air Force 1 sneakers from Nike. They are obsessed. For real.
THE COOL CHOICE
8. The 16-Color Moon Lamp
Logrotate
Now this is the one thing they definitely don’t have (yet). This amazing moon lamp ball can change 16 different colors via remote control or touch and is a total mood stabilizer. It currently has over 3,800 reviews and ratings on Amazon right now!
THE VSCO CHOICE
9. The Fjallraven Backpack
Fjallraven Kanken
VSCO Girl-approved, this is the most popular backpack of the year – and at a great price at Nordstrom. It’s totally water-resistant, is big enough to hold a standard laptop or Chromebook, can be held as a bag or has the straps to use as a standard backpack, and comes in a ton of really cool colors!
THE LOVING CHOICE
10. The “You Are Loved” or “You Are Enough” Tee
Amazon
Simply stated, but a totally needed reminder that, no matter what, they really are loved and enough. This super comfy tee comes in a variety of colors and styles for guys and gals like navy blue, light yellow, light blue, black, light pink, heather grey, and more!
THE TRENDY CHOICE
11. The Felt Letter Board in Pink
Felt Like Sharing
Everything old is new again (again)! We’re seeing these felt letter boards everywhere these days and love how it comes in this calming pink color (don’t worry, it also comes in other colors like blue, grey, black, green, orange, purple, and more!). It comes with 300 letter pieces so they can change up their messaging depending on their mood for the day. Get inspired!
THE DECOR CHOICE
12. The Ivy Vine String Lights
Urban Outfitters
We don’t fully get the trend, but they’re obsessed with ivy vine string lights (from the trendy Urban Outfitters) thanks to Tik Tok (another thing we barely get). But, trust us, get these. They’ll be all over their room in no time. Ok, fine, they’re kinda cool.
THE PERSONAL CHOICE
13. The Five-Minute Journal
Intelligent Change
The best way for them to take just five minutes per day to answer a few quick questions, set their intention, jot down what they’re grateful for, and more. We actually have this one and it really is pretty life changing.
THE COLORFUL CHOICE
13. The Hydro Flask Water Bottle
Hydro Flask
It’s a great way for them to get more water into their system all throughout the day! Plus, this double-insulated leak proof bottle from Hydro Flask will keep their drinks cold up to 24-hours (!!) and their hot drinks hot for up to 6-hours. Score! We love the flamingo pink color, but it also comes in a variety of others like blue, green, black, grey, stainless steel, and more!
THE GAME CHOICE
14. The ‘Unstable Unicorns’ Game
TeeTurtle
This is one of the best-selling games so far this year. In fact, it’s one of Kickstarter’s 50 most backed projects of all time. Pretty impressive. The goal is to build your own unicorn army (mainly by betraying your friends). Be the first to to build the army of 7 unicorns and win this strategic card game! This one is perfect for teens 14 and older! Ok, and maybe a little younger too!
THE KIND CHOICE
15. The ‘Choose Kindness’ Tee
Amazon
Because in a world that seems like bullies are everywhere, they can be a rainbow in the clouds. What a great positive message! Check it out in a bunch of different colors too.
THE COMFY CHOICE
16. The Comfy Blanket Sweatshirt
Comfy
Yes, this is for real. Move over Snuggie because this year it’s all about the wearable sweatshirt blanket! First made famous on Shark Tank (of course) now all their friends are sporting these. They really are so comfy! They also come in all different colors and patterns to choose from too. It’s actually a great option for any of the women on your list too.
THE CREATIVE CHOICE
17. The Cinema LED Light Box
Cinema Lightbox
Now they can basically have their name in lights! Just like the Kardashian’s. Ugh. This LED light-up box comes with 90 different letter, numbers, and symbols and operates via AA batteries. From funny quotes to inspiring messages, sky is the limit.