Teenage girl Christmas present ideas

Grammaretto both diplomatic and very honest!
I'm waiting to see what DGD1 will choose with the money I gave her, then I can wrap it and watch her "surprised face" when/if I see her.

Thanks for all these ideas folks!
I am still stumped. I used to buy each family a family gift, it was easier than individual ones.
This year it may be something for their puppies plus a box of chocolates.
Last year I carefully chose something for my 12 yr old DGS. I asked him recently if he had liked it and he looked thoughtful and said his little sister had enjoyed it.

I agree with Quizqueen . It is family policy for us for everyone to circulate a wish list before the end of November.

It is very much a wish list not a want list, but at least you can find something on it if you are devoid of ideas and saves a lot of hassle.

It's difficult for any of us to advise as teenage girls are all so different, although they do like what their friends like.

Quizqueen did you mean to sound so unpleasant? Thank you again everyone for many interesting ideas. I have a couple in mind which I'll run past her mum.

My granddaughter showers all week but loves a soak in the bath on weekends. Especially if she has bath bombs.

Interesting that quite a few people are suggesting bath bombs. I’m not sure many teenage girls have baths anymore, most I know have a shower! When my daughter left for Uni, I founds loads of bath products unopened in her bedroom, although there was a proper bath, she always had a shower!

Is she arty at all, there is a subscription art box called scrawly. They also sell at a reduced cost previous boxes as a one off.
I’ve bought one for my granddaughter 14 as a little present to open on the day.
She will get some money to save alongside.

My 13yr old DG loves Pandora products, and requested the basic Bracelet for her Special first Teenager Birthday. She now asks family members to choose a charm from their Catalogue to add to it for her Christmas or Birthday present, so this year I have bought her The Queen Bee, which either personality perfectly, she's a born leader and very confident in any task she's given. At least this gives her a keepsake for the future, and something of value, as it will hold its price somewhat from the precious metals used in its manufacture.

Get her a voucher but put it in a nice container - a wooden box, a mug, a purse...

Amazon do a nice metal make up box organizer with a mirror and pull out drawers to store stuff. It’s called Joligrace (sorry no good at links)
Bought both my granddaughters one when it was their birthdays they seemed to go down well

What about a gift certificate to a local spa or some pampering supplies from Boots--sheet face masks, a special hair wrap, glitzy nail polishes? Or a voucher for yoga classes?

I’ve just bought my 14 year old granddaughter a diffuser with oils which apparently are every young girls wish! I’m assured she will love it for her room perhaps.

Perhaps a 'zen' colouring book for adults with some fine felt tips. My daughters both enjoyed this kind of stress buster. My GD is in her early teens and does too.
Actually quite like them myself!

If she's "arty", try Hobbycraft's website. I got a really nice case with oil paints, watercolour paints and various bits and bobs for my granddaughter, all packed in a pink steel case.

Why not just ask the girl what she wants. It's not rocket science!

My great nieces are always pleased with cash, in a money wallet from Card Factory ( 7 for £1). They love going into the sales after Christmas with their friends to spend it. Their mother says they prefer it to any vouchers because it’s more flexible. I supplement it with a small gift. In previous years, these have included a cheap bag from Shoe Zone, a simple purse, hairbrush for handbags, a trio of nail varnish.

Lush uses palm oil in their products.
The Friendly Soap company doesn't and their products are good.

I bought some bath bombs via Not on the High Street.com - they come in a little bag with the recipient's name on it. Just type in 'personalised bath bombs' on the site. She can then use the little bag later after she's bombed her bath to put stuff in.

I know what you mean,something to open,eye make up pallet,
pale nail polish,teen magazines,does she have pierced ears ?
Earrings or the good standby chocolates in a pretty tin then at least she can use the tin,fun socs or a small change purse ?
Good luck and Happy Christmas.

Oh don’t buy a present for a teen you know very little about and don’t know what her likes and dislikes are I have five teen girls, grandkids and would not know what their latest likes colours or dislikes are even though we are close (nor the boys without guidance from their mums)
I recently saw a lovely teen make up set, sent a picture to one granddaughter to ask if her cousin would like it as a present she messaged back it’s lovely but she wouldn’t wear that colour
So it’s definitely money for me I always ask and they either give me an idea of something or most say please could I have money
With money she could save it for a bigger item or put it towards something she wants to do with friends (we will get back to doing things especially outdoor things) or even some travel when we are back to moving around again
Money is always appreciated unless they are a very rich teen

I think you were pushing the right buttons with an Amazon voucher it's thoughtful enough for the relationship don't overthink.
So many kids are fussy or fet so much it doesnt get touched.
And Amazon are not going to go bust that's for certain. And we are still in the pandemic so girls going out shopping isn't really the thing atm. Sometimes Amazon is the best option.

A "one for all" gift card can be used at loads of different places. She can buy clothes, music or could even go for a meal with a friend with it. I've bought my dog groomer a box of chocolates & attached one of these cards to it. They are handy as a gift.

I have a granddaughter of that age who I’m very close to, but her tastes change on a weekly basis, so I still don’t know what to buy her. Although cash or an Amazon voucher may seem like a cop out, they have often turned out to be her favourite present. I would advise strongly against choosing something yourself that you would think she would like.

Sorry Notspaghetti, not Lush unless you know someone actually likes it.
I and all the females in our family think their stuff is foul! We all have different tastes and Lush is a bit marmite.