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Finding the best gifts for teens gets trickier the further you get from your own high school days. (Who would’ve guessed that wired headphones, digital cameras, and bag charms would be back in rotation?) And just when you think you’ve figured out what’s cool, their wish lists change again. Keeping off feels like it requires hours of TikTok scrolling—which, luckily, we did for you, along with polling tweens, high school, and college students to find out what they actually want. Shopping for a teenage girl who knows more about skin care and style than you do?
Viral K-beauty products, personalized jewelry, and Advent calendars are solid bets. Need something for a teen boy who lives in sneakers and hoodies from an extremely specific brand but don’t know which one? From room decor and cozy loungewear to personalized jewelry and unexpected stocking stuffers, these are the gifts worth giving your teenagers for Christmas, birthdays, and beyond.
Our top picks for gifts for teens Best Overall: Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 3 Smartphone Printer, $125 Best for Teen Boy: Nike Court Vision Low Next Nature Shoes, $85 Best Gift for Teen Girl: Free People Quilted Backpack, $98 Trending Gift for Teen Girl: Dyson Airwrap i.d. Multi-styler and Dryer (Straight+Wavy), $534 Most Unique Gift: Mini Lo-Fi Video + Photo Vintage Camera With SD Card, $59 Most Useful Gift: Anker Magnetic Portable Charger, $31 Coziest Gift: Ugg Ultra Mini Classic Boots, $175 *** Make their memories last longer than a quick phone snap. This instant photo printer turns their camera roll into tangible prints on the spot, giving them photos to share with friends or pin up as decor.
Alo Yoga’s thick, cozy loungewear is a teen-girl favorite, especially this best-selling pullover hoodie with its spacious front pocket. Pair it with the matching sweats to earn extra cool cred. If your kid’s phone is always running out of battery, this compact rechargeable power bank has them covered.
It’s magnetic, so no cords are required. A new backpack is always a solid gift for teen girls, considering how much mileage they get out of theirs between school, sleepovers, and everything in between. This quilted version is cute without feeling too childish, with plenty of inside and outside pockets so she’s not digging to the bottom every time she needs something.
Nike is especially popular with teen boys, but these classic white sneakers have appeal across the board. With their retro basketball-inspired design, they look just as good with baggy jeans and hoodies as they do with leggings or casual dresses. Season after season, this projector remains at the top of Glamour readers’ most-purchased gifts for teens.
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