The older you get, the trickier it can be to pick out the best gifts for teens. It’s only natural; eventually the things that once defined your formative years—Tamagotchis, Jordache jeans, iPhones with home buttons—get replaced, leaving you wondering what the kids are actually into these days (okay, they actually are into Tamagotchis). Buying a gift for a teenage girl who lives on BeautyTok? A viral heatless curling headband is a great idea (it’s one of our fave gifts to give under $20). How about a present for a teen boy who’s a total sneakerhead? One word: Nike. Need something meaningful for their 16th birthday? Friendship bracelets don’t have to come only from her BFFs–just ask Taylor Swift. They make a great gift for daughters as well. These are somes guides for you ref.
Jellycat Amuseables Hot Chocolate
Younger teens are absolutely obsessed with these super-soft, ridiculously adorable stuffies.
Dalattin LED Strip Lights With Remote and App Control
Twenty different color options on this extra-long LED strip ensure that your teen has a light to match whatever mood they’re in. The strip comes in various lengths (100 feet should be enough) and has a timer that can be set to turn the lights on and off. And with a quick and easy peel-and-stick backing, it’s an inexpensive (under $25) decor upgrade to help them take even more pride in their room or dorm.
Stanley x Olivia Rodrigo Quencher Flowstate Tumbler (40 Oz.)
Nothing screams “teen-approved” quite like the Stanley x Olivia Rodrigo collab. This tumbler is practically an ode to Guts, featuring the singer’s signature moody purple, vampire-red accents.
Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce Cologne
Fresh, woodsy, and just the right amount of bold—it’s a cologne that makes any teen guy feel a little more confident. But seriously, remind them it’s a spritz, not a shower.
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
The mask is nourishing and leaves her with baby soft lips by morning.
DesignsByFeyh Personalized Headphone Stand
Every gamer or music lover will appreciate having a personalized spot—complete with their name—to safely hang their prized headphones.
PlayStation 5 Console
Uncommon Goods Glance LED Personalized Tracker
Teen guys who are all about sports will be obsessed with this customizable LED ticker. It flashes real-time game scores (or even personalized messages), so they can keep up with the action and flex their fan status.
BaubleBar x Disney Custom Tennis Bracelet
Mickey is timeless across all ages, but this sparkly customizable bracelet is a must-have for teens. Add their initials, name, or favorite phrase, and it’ll get topped off with a gold and pavé Mickey Mouse bead for the perfect finishing touch.
Drunk Elephant The Littles 7.0 Travel Skin Care Set
Drunk Elephant products are on every trendy teen’s radar—with even eight- and nine-year-olds clamoring to get their hands on them. Thankfully, skin care ingredients like acids are better suited for teens, making this set of adorable minis a good intro for anyone who couldn’t resist the neon packaging at Sephora.
Shark HD430 FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System
If Dyson’s Airwrap styler is too much of a splurge, the Shark FlexStyle makes for a much more affordable dupe of the popular hair tool. It blow-dries, straightens, curls, and tackles flyaways with its different attachments, and teens want it just as much.
Glocusent Neck Reading Light
BookTokers will get a kick out of this reading night light that’s clutch for using when their roommate is fast asleep.
TMY Projector Set
Whether they hook up this projector (and its included screen) to video games, livestreams, or Netflix, it’s guaranteed to get plenty of use.
Gallstep Night Lights Bluetooth Speaker and Alarm Clock
A color-changing speaker will help set the mood for lounging, gaming, and—insert air quotes—studying.
Meta Quest 3S Headset
From watching movies to gaming and even to squeezing in a workout, all with stunningly crisp visuals, VR goggles are the splurge-worthy gift your teen won’t want to put down.
Sony SRS-XB100 Bluetooth Speaker
Music lovers need a portable speaker that actually delivers on sound quality. Sony’s tiny, splashproof, surprisingly bassy gadget does just that—and it’s actually relatively affordable.
Nintendo Switch V2 Game Console
A Nintendo Switch will ensure uninterrupted gaming on the go.
Anker Portable Charger
This rechargeable pocket-friendly power bank will ensure they never have to worry about battery life.
Quadcopter Drone With 1080-Pixel Camera for Beginners and Kids
Get them this drone camera kit, great for beginners. It’ll allow them to explore new heights—literally—while capturing imagery of landscapes, architecture, and just all around gorgeous scenery.
Sol de Janeiro Mini Cheirosa 59 Perfume Mist
These Sol de Janeiro hair and body mists,the newest scent of the collection, and it’s warmer and spicier than the rest thanks to a blend of sugared violet, vanilla orchid, and sandalwood.
Nike Dunk Low Unlocked By You Customized Sneakers
Nike Dunks are what all the cool kids are wearing apart from Adidas Sambas.
Byredo Tree House Candle
That’s likely because the Tree House vibe matches her woodsy Folklore and Evermore eras to a T. As for what it smells like? You guessed it—the great outdoors with notes of cedar, bamboo, sandalwood, wood, and hay.
