Gift ideas for your daughter

The top picks for every kind of teen

Shopping for teen girls shouldn’t feel like guesswork, and with luna, it doesn’t have to. 

We’ve spoken directly with teen girls who use our app every day, and they’ve told us exactly what’s on their wishlists right now. 

No guesswork, no generic “top 10” lists – these are real gifts that real teens say they want! 

From the trends they’re obsessed with to the comfort items they rely on, to the little luxuries they’re hopelessly in love with.

So whether you’re shopping for Christmas, a birthday, or a “just because” moment, consider this your shortcut to teen-approved gifting. 

We’ve distilled the most-requested, most-loved, and most-talked-about gifts straight from the source, so you can skip the stress, avoid any disappointment, and give a present they’ll genuinely adore.

And before we get into the full list: if your teen is getting their first phone or tablet this year, you might also want to think about what you load onto it.

One of the most-loved “add-on” gifts parents give is a subscription to luna – our wellbeing and period tracking app used by thousands of teen girls.

You can even wrap it up as part of the present: get a little card and print their unique luna redemption code (when purchased via our website), pop it inside an envelope, and give it alongside their main gift.

It feels thoughtful, personal, and gives them something meaningful (and fun!) to explore on Christmas morning or their birthday.

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The best gifts for teenage girls in 2025

The sporty queen

For the teen who treats the gym or their PE classes like a second home, check these ideas out: 

• Leggings or workout tights
• Sports bras and athletic tops
• Hoodies, sweatshirts (oversized!) or cute zip jackets for training or lounging
• Sports-friendly period wear like seamless period pants (there are so many great options to pick from)
• Gym bags or backpacks
• Water bottles with flip up straws
• Jersey headbands
• Quarter rise or crew socks (not ankle socks)
• Resistance bands, weights, or yoga blocks, so they can exercise at home

You can even pick up personalised water bottles to make your sports gifts even cuter. 

The girly girl

For the teen who loves all things pink, sparkly, and coquette…consider these:

• Hoodies, joggers, or cute casual clothing in a pale pink colour or with bow details
• Shoes or slippers – sheepskin (or faux sheepskin) chunky sole slippers are a shout
• Makeup kits, lip balms, blushes – you can get lots of mini versions of luxury brands if they're obsessed with a particular brand
• Body sprays or eau de toilette
• Hair accessories (think claw clips, bows, and ribbons)
• Overnight curls set (pink satin tubes with clips)
• Skincare sets and pampering items like hyaluronic acid face masks
• Stationery, decorative items, or small room décor (fake ivy and fairy lights are always a cute room addition)
• Press on nails (the press on nail game is strong right now, with loads of sets being basically salon quality)

For a teen new to perfume, you can get up a discovery tester set to help them find the perfect fragrance for them. 

The self-care enthusiast

For the teen who lives by the motto “treat yourself”, you may want to get them:

• Journals, planners, or habit trackers
• A subscription to the luna app – we're a health and wellbeing app for teens!
• Daily gratitude or mindfulness pads (the 5 Minute Journal is huge right now)
• Skincare kits, bath sets, or self-care packages
• Heat patches for period pain, body oils, or hair masks
• Cosy blankets or comfort items
• Cuddly toys (you’re never too old for something snuggly and soft)
• A spa voucher, but make sure the spa caters to teens – bonus points if the voucher is for two, and they can take their bestie or you!
• Satin pillow cases and scrunchies (for hair care)

If your self-care queen also loves caring for plants, a terrarium kit can be a fantastic gift.

These kits contain everything your teen needs to make a terrarium (which is basically a mini garden that your teen can nurture and watch grow).

The music obsessive

For the teen whose life has a soundtrack:

• Artist or band-themed merchandise (T-shirts, cups, posters)
• Musical instruments or beginner kits (ukulele, keyboard, harmonica etc.)
• Bluetooth speakers, headphones, or earphones (you can even grab them a personalised headphone case!)
• For a bigger spend you could get them a record player and vinyl records
• Guitar pick necklaces of their favourite band

If your teen has been to a life-changing gig recently, see if you can find a poster for the event or tour, or make your own!

There are some great online options that let you recreate gig stubs into posters or keepsakes. 

The craft girlie

For the teen who turns everything into a DIY project, check out these ideas:

• Stationery for planning or journaling
• Pens, markers, or creative toolkits
• Sewing machines or craft kits (e.g. a beginner's kit to a new craft they haven’t tried out, such as resin jewellery making or pottery, can get their creativity flowing!)
• Craft books or pattern guides
• Hand creams or balms for creative hands
• Scrapbooking materials, such as washi tape, stamps, stickers, and pens
• Lego botanical sets (these are super relaxing, and you can pick up dupes for pretty cheap)
• A polaroid camera or you can get film cameras now that connect to a phone with a daily limit of photos so they take pics super mindfully
• Book nook kits

If your teen loves getting creative and has a special pooch or kitty in their lives, you could get them a customised paint by numbers of their beloved pet. Painting by numbers is really relaxing and merges art and mindfulness to promote good vibes all around. 

The foodie

For the teen who is always in your kitchen, you may want to buy them:

• Personalised treats or baked goods
• Subscription boxes for snacks or sweets
• Recipe books or meal planners
• Clothing with food themes like patterned socks
• A customised apron with their name on 
• A herb or spice set 
• Gourmet cooking oil
• A personalised wood chopping board
• A set of colourful cake tins
• A sushi set with a rolling mat, sticky rice, sea weed and chopsticks

You could look into cooking classes in your area and buy them an experience gift voucher.

For example, if your lil chef has never tried cooking Thai food, is there a class they can go to to give them some inspiration?

The bookworm

If your teen always has five books on the go, consider:

• Collectable box sets (these are made to be treasured forever)
• Personalised bookmarks 
• Reading lamp or clip-on book light
• Journal for notes or creative writing
• Book-themed tote bag (the Penguin ones are iconic and super cute)
• Book and pamper subscription boxes that contain books and treats
• A ticket to a book show or a trip to a signing of an author they love

You may want to consider getting your teen a Kindle if all the surfaces in their room are covered in piles of books and you need a bigger present.

The gamer 

If your teen’s happiest when they’re winning virtual battles or managing a virtual farm, these gifts will level up their game (literally): 

• Headphones or earbuds for gaming 
• Gaming mouse or keyboard (or console accessories)
• Subscription to an online game or app
• Fun LED lights for their gaming setup
• Puzzle or logic game kits for offline challenges
• Gaming merch (a plush, sticker, or keyring of their favourite character is a great little gift)

For a present you may also love (nostalgia wins), you could check out Game Boy replicas. Show your teen what you had to deal with when you were their age! 

The crystal girlie

If your teen is fascinated by crystals, astrology, and anything sparkly that “vibes” with their energy, you may want to get them:

• Crystal sets (amethyst, rose quartz, etc.)
• Zodiac or astrology-themed jewellery 
• Decorative fairy lights or crystal display stands
• Journals for intentions or moon tracking
• Moon calender 
• Tarot or oracle decks (bonus points if you grab them a book to help them decipher it all)
• Candles
• A card holder for decks (great for teens who love to pick a card a day)

If you know the exact time and place of your teen's birth, you can get an astrology birth chart made for them, which shows them where all the planets were when they were born.  

The nature lover

For the teen who thinks a “perfect day out” involves mud, fresh air, and a camera roll full of sunsets, consider these gifts:

• Cosy fleece or soft outdoor layers – a Dry Robe might be handy!
• Insulated water bottle or travel flask
• Nature journal or sketchbook for plants, wildlife, or adventures
• Plant-growing kits (herbs, succulents, wildflowers)
• Binoculars 
• Picnic blanket or mini backpack for day trips
• Reusable camera or instant-print camera for nature shots
• Organic self-care products

Although we know everything can be done on an app now, there is something charming about a nature pocket guide.

The Woodland Trust also does really cool swatch books that help you identify leaves, insects, birds, and wildflowers. 

Gift buying tips for teen girls 

Because shopping for teens is basically a high-stakes guessing game (with dramatic reactions included), here are a few tricks to make it easier:

• Ask their friends: teens tell their friends everything – a quick text to one of them can save you from a gifting disaster (just be careful it's not a friend who's likely to tell them you asked)
• Think “useful but cute”: if it’s practical and aesthetically pleasing, you’ve struck gold
• Go personalised when in doubt: names, initials, birthstones, custom drawings – anything that screams “I thought about you”
• Experience gifts count too: think classes, concerts, workshops, days out
• If you’re unsure…go cosy: warm things, soft things, fluffy things
• Include a tiny surprise: even if it’s small (a cute sticker, a snack, a charm) teens love an unexpected extra – one idea, for example, is a new pencil case for school but then filling it with stickers or pens so they have even more to open after unwrapping it!
• Think in “categories”: something to wear, something to do, something to use, something to keep – a simple formula that never fails
• Check what they’ve run out of: teens burn through things quickly – skincare, notebooks, hair ties, lip balms, water bottles, socks; replacing their favourites feels thoughtful without guessing
• Make a kit: creating a “self-care night kit”, “exam survival kit”, “cosy winter kit”, or “craft starter kit”

We hope this guide helps you scoop up some major parent points!

And if you want a gift that has a lasting impact, consider gifting your teen a subscription to luna.

Whether they’re getting a new phone, starting secondary school, or simply growing into their independence, luna gives them a safe space to learn about their body, track their moods and periods, ask anonymous health questions, and build confidence quietly.

If you’re gifting it, you can print the unique code which we email to you when purchased via the website, slip it into a card, or wrap it as a surprise add-on – a little envelope that feels small but has a big impact on their wellbeing.

Or a lifetime membership comes with a free gift from us (UK only) which you could wrap up instead!

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Happy gifting!