Brilliant Gift Ideas for 13 Year Old Girls

Awesome Gift Ideas for 13 Year Old Girls

13 year old girls can be a difficult age to buy for. They are just entering the teenage years and they often have very strong ideas about what they like and dislike. But help is at hand. This article has lots of specific gift ideas that 13 year old girls will love. Read on to find the perfect gift for a 13th birthday or Christmas present.

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Electronic and Tech Gift and Accessories

Some 13 year old girls may be asking for their first cell phone or they may want a new tablet or laptop. Of course if this is the case you probably can't go wrong with a Macbook Air, iPhone or Ipad. But if they already have these items there are lots of accessories that 13 year old girls will appreciated. For example, phone and tablet cases make perfect gifts for this age group. Other ideas include earphones, iphone docks, chargers, selfie sticks and a stylus.

Amazon Echo

The Echo Dot is a voice controlled speaker which will stream her music, make calls, send and receive messages, provide information, read the news, set alarms, read audiobooks, check your calander and lots more.

A portable device which is perfect for her bedroom.

She can stream songs from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, SiriusXM, and others through the improved speaker for richer and louder sound.

It will also control compatible smart home devices, and more. So she can use her voice to turn on lights, adjust thermostats and find TV shows,

The featured version of the Echo dot also has a clock which makes it the perfect gadget to keep on a bedside table.

Boogie Board

It's a writing tablet which is light, thin and portable but it also feels just like using pen and paper.

It's great for replacing scraps of paper.

Use the boogie board for doodling, leaving messages, working out homework, writing lists, language learning, tracing and lots more. You erase your writings with the touch of a button.

As it's so lightweight you can put it in your bag and take it with you to class or to friend's houses or you could use it for doodling when your while your sitting on the school bus or in the car.

Stuff For Their Room

Many 13 year old girls will love to have accessories and other items to make their room more homely and customize it as part of their own space.
Throw pillows, lamps, other lighting, pictures, posters and other gifts that help a 13 year old girls personalize her room are often well received.

Bean Bag Chair

A bean bag chair makes a great gift to go in a teen girls room.

It gives an extra seat where they can look on their tablet, watch TV, play video games read or just relax. It's also great to have an extra seat when friends come around too.

A bean bag chair can also be easily transported to other areas of the house when an extra seat is needed as well.

Bed Rest

The bedrest means it's extra comfortable and there's extra support for her back and neck when she's while watching TV, reading, using a tablet, reading or relaxing on your bed, couch, or even ground.

The one featured is grey but you can also get the in different colors.

It's easy to transport due to the handle on the top of the bedrest. So take it around the house as and where you need to use it.

It's soft and super comfortable.

Lapdesk

A lapdesk means she will be able to do her homework on the couch or on the bed in comfort.

The lapdesk featured has a built-in handle, curved edge and super-soft fleece cushion. It will hold laptops and notebooks up to 15 inches. There are bigger lapdesks if you have a larger laptop.

It also has 2 built-in storage compartments for organizing accessories

Lava Lamp

Lava lamps are a retro trip back to the 60s. And still very popular to have in a teen's bedroom.

They are mesmerising to watch and can make you feel quite relaxed and peaceful.

It makes a fun item for a 13 year old girl to have in her room.

And of course, there are lots of different colors and sizes to choose from to suit her taste and room decor.

LED Strip Lights

LED strip lights are going to look so cool in a teen girl's bedroom.

They are easy to hang - she can probably do it by herself!

The lights offer adjustable brightness, different colors and different lighting modes (jump, fade, flash etc).

It comes with a remote control, so she can control them sitting on her bed.

Hair Stuff

At 13 years old, girls are very likely to be trying out different hair styles so anything that will facilitate this may be a great ideas. Hair bands, hair ties, hair brush set, hair chalk, flat irons, a hair dryer, curling irons and other hair accessories are some ideas.

Flat Iron

Many girls entering the teen years would love some hair tools such as a a flat iron. Some parents may have concerns about safety so look for a flat iron that has a temperature control setting.

You should always use the flat iron on the lowest temperature setting for your hair whatever your age, so you can make sure hair is protected by choosing the right settting.

Some parents only let their teenage daughter straighten their hair one or two days a week or for special occasions but whatever the arrangement many 13 year olds will appreciate having one at their disposal when they are allowed to use it.
There are many flat irons out there for varying budgets.

The flat iron featured has adjustable temperature control, automatic shut off after 60 seconds, 3D floating plates that don't pull on your hair and a quick heat up time.
You could also buy some heat protection spray to go with the flat irons.

Hair Brush Straightening Brush

Another hair tool idea for a young teen girl is a hair straightening brush.

It's simple to use, just heat it up and brush through your hair to get straight locks.

It has auto-off and auto temperature lock to ensure maximum safety and optimum performance.

As a built-in safety feature, this hair straightener brush will automatically shut-off if not used for 60 minutes

Hot Air Brush

The hot air brush dries and brushes your hair at the same time.

It can help a 13 year old do her hair a lot more easily than with a hair dryer and a brush.

No more achy arms and it cuts down the time needed to dry and style her hair.

There are 3 different heat settings so she can choose the one that suite her best.

Overall, it's awesome for delivering hair with volume and shine

Ideas for the Musical Girl

13 is a great age to be introduced to a musical instrument such as the guitar so a guitar with a teach yourself book or some guitar lessons is one idea.
An electric piano keyboard with some songs that she will enjoy playing. You can get song sheets with popular pop songs on that they can learn. Or books with movie themes in such as Disney themes are another option.
If you're brave or perhaps slightly deaf a drum kit might be appreciated too with some drum lessons as well.

Mini Wireless Panda Speaker

The portable panda speakers featured will connect to your smart phone, tablet or other device via bluetooth.
The panda design is really cute and has some adorable features.
The speakers are small, lightweight and portable but also give impressive, rich, clear, quality sound at volumes you wouldn’t expect from such a small speaker.
It has a built in mic for convenient hands-free options.

Another cool feature is the selfie feature that lets you remotely activate Bluetooth enabled cameras for still shots and videos.

It has a rechargeable battery.

For The Girl Who Likes To Sing

If she loves to sing, a wireless karaoke microphone is a gift worth considering. They're great for singing with friends, at parties or on your own.

The karaoke microphone featured connects with your android system via bluetooth/ audio cable (or with your iPhone system via bluetooth), it can be used as a moving speaker, with a powerful sound effect. Just enjoy singing and listening to music whenever you like..

There's lots of karoke vidoes on youtube that she can begin with.

The microphone can also be used as a speaker and a recorder. It features 8 colorful LED lights which flicker with the rhythm,

It's great for a teen girl's parties, sleepovers, family occasions or just for having a singalong on your own.

iHome Color Changing Speaker

Does the 13 year old girl you know find it hard to get up for school? Help her out with this alarm clock. She will love all of it's features.

She can set an alarm to wake her up via bluetooth audio, FM radio or built-in tone.

It will look amazing in her room as it can change colors.

She can also wirelessly stream music from her phone and charge her phone too.

Bluetooth Shower Speaker

If she loves listening to music all the time, she's going to love this lightweight, very portable bluetooth speaker.

It's perfect for listening to music outdoors as it's dustproof and water proof. She could use it on hiking trips, camping, by the beach or the pool.

But more that that, it's designed for use in the shower.

It has a suction cup to hold it in place (or a hook to hang it in the shower).

She can stream music to the speaker via bluetooth and also take hands free calls.

Clothes

Teen girls are becoming interested in fashion. A hoodie is an easy clothing gift to buy.

It is very practical and is great for everyday wear and for sports as well.

Adidas hoodies are popular with teens so this can be a good choice but if in doubt just ask her or her friends who will gladly tell you.

The hoodie featured comes in lots of different colors and sizes.

Converse

Converse are popular with teen girls as they are with women of all ages. They never seem to go out of style.

They look good, can be paired with jeans, leggings or skirts and are practical and comfortable.

Converse come in lots of different colors and sizes.

Hoodie Blanket

A hoodie blanket is perfect for cozy nights in front of the TV.

Teenage girls will love the blush pink, silver glitter soft Sienna hoodie features. And if they don't like pink, it also comes in grey too.

It has elasticated cuffs and a big pocket at the front.

It's machine washable and 30 degress.

One size fits all.

Cozy Fleece Socks

Cozy fleeze socks are ideal for keeping her feet warm during the wimnter months.

They come in different colors and they have grippers on the bottom to prevent slipping.

They are the perfect size for a stocking filler or give them as a small gift on their own.

The socks are nice and thick so she doesn't have to worry about cold feet and toes.

Experimenting with Beauty

Many 13 year old girls enjoy pampering themselves and experimenting with different looks. Some girls this age are allowed make up and if they are they would probably appreciate some different make up to try. You could pick more nude and barely there shades and colors which are popular with all ages and great to experiment with when learning to apply.
Some girls don't like make up and their parents may not be too happy about it. If this is the case, another option are nail varnish polish sets with lots of different shades to try or what about a nail art kit like the one below.

Nail Polish Set

A set of nail polish is another option. Girls this age often just like painting their nails different colors.

They are also great to try out on friends and family members.

This set has 12 colors to choose from. They are bright colors, smooth and long lasting.

Bath Bombs

Bath bombs are a fun gift that most parents and teen girls will be happy with.

The bath bombs featured are handcrafted, therapeutic and moisturising.

They fizz with colors when used but will not stain the bath tub.

They are made with natural ingredients and there are 12 different scents in total.

Ariana Grande Perfume

13 is a good age to buy a teen girl some perfume.

Ariana Grande is a popular artist with many teen girls so she may also like to try out her fragrance.

The 3.4oz perfume comes in a lovely bottle.

The reviews rate the scent highly. The base of the scent contains musk, woods and marshmallow accord

Vanity Mirror

At age 13, the liklihood is she likes experimenting with hair and make up. If she does, a light up vanity mirror that fits in her bedroom is ideal.

The mirror has 21 LED lights and magnification so she can get a clear view of what she is doing.

The mirror features 180 degree rotation so she can adjust the it to the angle that she needs.

It will look amazing in her bedroom too.

Ethique Solid Shampoo Bars

Many 13 year olds are concerned about the environment and the impact we are having on it.

For an eco friendly gift, consider a sample set of solid shampoo and conditioner bars. There's no plastic packaging and the cardboard packaging is compostable or can be recycled after use.

The ingredients for the shampoo bars are biodegradable.

The set contains 3 different shampoos and 2 different conditioners.

Books

Not every teen girl likes reading but a lot do. If they like reading fiction, the books to get will very much depend on the genre they like reading. Some ideas for 13 year old girls include the Percy Jackson series, The Hunger Games Triology, Divergent trilogy and The Sisterhood of Travelling Pants collection.

Of course many teens will read on a kindle or other e-book reader or app so an amazon voucher may be the best gift for a book lover and then they can instantly buy the books that they would really love to read.

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

This is a great book to give a new teen.

It gives lots of great advice and top tips for helping them through their teenage years and beyond.

It talks to teens in a language they understand and features cartoons, clever ideas, great quotes, and incredible stories about real teens from all over the world.

It covers all kinds or areas including helping teens improve self-image, build friendships, resist peer pressure, achieve their goals, and get along with their parents, as well as tackle the new challenges of our time, like cyberbullying and social media.

Teens Cook: How to Cook What You Want to Eat

If she's interested in cooking she will love the Teens Cook cookbook.

It's written by two teen girls for teenagers.

There are lots of recipes from snacks to breakfast to dessert to main meals to try out.

There's lots of colorful photos and clear, step-by-step instructions too.

Great for learning life skills and getting teens to be more independent.

The Baking Cookbook for Teens

The perfect gift for the teenage baker. Featuring 75 recipes for delicious baking treats and savory breads and pizzas.

The great thing about this book is that it's perfect for teens who have never set foot in a kitchen before. There's easy to understand guides introducing readers to the basics.

In addition the recipes are graded by difficulty so she can start out with the easiest recipes and progress onto more challenging options .

The Teen Girl's Survival Guide

Being a teenage girl can be tough especially when navigating through friendships with other teenagers.

Today teenage girls have more stress than ever. Not only do they have to develop and manage friendships at school, they also have to deal with the pressures of social media.

This book is a great guide to help teenagers develop and nurture good friendships, deal with conflict and develop their own sense of self.

There are 10 tips which are grounded in evidence based cognitive behavioural therapy. It also includes advice from older girls, thought provoking exercises and fun quizzes.

Backpack

A cool backpack is great for school or to carry sports wear.
Vera Bradley backpacks are a popular brand with teenage grils.

The backpack features lots of pockets to help her organizer her stuff. It includes two front zip pockets, three slip pockets, four pen pockets and an ID window. There's a padded laptop sleeve 2 interior mesh pockets, exterior slide slip pockets

The bags also feature adjustable padded shoulder straps and there is headphone and earbud cord opening allowing headphones to extend from the main compartment so she can listen to music as she walks.

There are lots of different colors and designs as well.

Wristlet

Many 13 year old girls have phones and accessories that they take out when they go out with friends.

A wristlet can make a good gift and they can wear it around their wrist or attach it to the inside of a bigger bag to keep their cellphone and other stuff organised.

This wallet features 8 card slots, 3 zipper pockets,2 note slots and a removable strap.

Tomboy Gift Ideas

A lot of gifts on this page are very girly but there are quite a few tomboy 13 year olds that would love something a bit different. Here are some ideas:
Lego Sets for Teens and Adults - if they have enjoyed lego in the past, there are some great kits for older kids, teens. Some kits include lego architecture and lego boost (lego that you can code)>
Outdoor gear for camping and other activities - sleeping bag, tent,
Archery set - great for those who love the Hunger Games trilogy

Victorinox Huntsman Swiss Army Pocket Knife

A pocket knife is a great tool to have for doing everyday tasks around the home and to take hiking and camping. It makes a great gift for a teen tomboy.

The pocket knife featured is constructed with a nylon handle and 100% stainless steel components so will last

The pocket knife contains 15 different tools including 2.5" blade, Philips screwdriver, and serrated-edge scissors.

It's a great size, not too big or too small! Perfect for carrying around should you need it day to day.

Sporty Gifts

If she's interested in playing sports you could give her equipment in the sport she is interested in playing in, so a volleyball, basketball or soccer ball as well as kit and other gear for these sports.

There are quite a few sporty gifts that 13 year olds will love getting from a to b on. Some ideas include an electric scooter, a kick scooter or a new bike for the girl who like to cycle.

Ripstik Castor Board

This is a great gift for the teen that likes to get outdoors.
It's best described as as a cross between a skateboard and a snowboard but it's easier to ride than a skateboard.

A simple weight transfer lets you turn or accelerate without pushing, just like when you're carving down the slopes.
It's such a fun outdoor toy. Adults can enjoy having a go on this as well.

Jewelry

Some 13 year old girls are interested in jewellery, others aren't. If they are here are some ideas:

Mood pendants make fun gifts for this age group. The color of the pendant changes according to your mood.
Charm bracelets - teen girls often enjoy collecting charms to add to a charm bracelet.
Inspirational jewelry - there are lots of pendants and charms which are engraved with motivational / inspirational messages. Check out a couple of pieces below.

This sterling silver necklace features a two-piece pendant with "be" engraved on rose gold charm and "Kind, Free, True, Brave, Strong, Happy, Thankful, Compassionate" engraved on silver charm

It comes with a box chain with a spring-ring clasp

The jewelry is cafted in 925 sterling silver and rose gold-flashed sterling silver

13th Birthday Necklace

A 13th birthday is a special one and a necklace is the perfect gift to celebrate the first of her teenage years.

The necklace featured has 13 beads, one to commemorate every year in her life.

The 18" chain is sterling silver and comes with a five year warranty.

The necklace comes with everything you need to present it beautifully including a gift bag, tissue bag, and a note card. It takes just minutes to assemble.

Charm Bracelet

This is an expandable charm bracelet so she can adjust the size and easily put it on and take it off.

It has a diameter of 6.5cm / 2.56 inches.

It comes in a fee jewelry pouch gift bag

It makes a fab birthday gift for a teen girl on her 13th birthday.

Great to wear at her party on her actual birthday as well as everyday wear after the big event.

Inspirational Pendant Necklace

She will love the unique message on this inspirational piece of jewelry. It reads "She believed she could so she did".

it's a fab message to give to a young teen to inspire her confidence and help her with her self belief.

The pendant is made of stainless steel and very durable.

It's a fab charm to wear day to day and remind her of what she can achieve is she puts her mind to it.

Art and Craft Supplies

Art supplies are often a great gift idea for young teens who like to be creative. Sketchpads and a sketch/draw pencil set are great for girls this age who love to draw. Canvases, an art easel, a water color set, calligraphy pen sets and pastels are other ideas. Scrapbooking is another hobby that many young teen girls enjoy too.

Girls who love crafts may appreciate a basic sewing machine. This is also great for the budding fashion designer too. A decopatch or duct tape kit is great for decorating stuff such as bags, belts, pencil cases and folders and easy to do as well.

String Art Craft Set

This string art craft set is a unique craft that you can use to create some nice wall art for your room or gifts for other people.

The kit features a peace sign, a heart and the word "hi." Kids can use our patterns or design their own. Designs look complex but are easy to complete with our clear, detailed directions.

I like the idea that you can use these to create something unique to display in a bedroom.

There are three 3 different 8.5” pre-printed sturdy foam canvases, 60 yards of thread, and 170 pins

Wreck This Journal

Wreck This Journal is a great gift for a creative girl who also has a rebellious streak.

You spend your whole school life being told to keep books in pristine condition, look after them and make sure they don't get damaged. Well this journal gives you the freedom to do the opposite while exercising lots of creativity.

Tear the pages, poke holes, spill drinks, color outside the lines, mess up, tear a page out and then stick it back in, doodle to your heart's content, scribble hard, make mistakes, stick in fruit stickers, wipe food on it and write backwards. There are no hard and fast rules to follow, just lots of suggestions giving to creatively destruct this book, like you can't do with any other.

Journaling Set

This is the perfect journaling set for a young teen.

There's a 70 page journal which she can fill with writing, scrapbooking and memories.

The journal comes with all kinds of accessories including paper clips, gems, glitter frames, stickers, glitter tape, ball point pen , a faux suede tassel key chain, glue and more.

It's easy to personalise the journal with the included accessories and make it her own. Add photos, cards, ticket stubs and more to keep track of special memories.

Instant Camera

This is a fun little camera that instantly prints the photos you take in a credit card size.

They photos are fab for scrapbooking, keeping in your wallet, giving to family and friends and for keeping momentos of special occasions.

The camera is lightweight and small so can easily be taken in a bag and used wherever you go.

The camera also features an automatic exposure measurement. The camera signals the recommended aperture setting with a flashing LED. This helps capture the perfect photo every time

And there is a selfie mirror as well.

Inspire Poster Kit

This is a fun and easy to make craft that will look fab in a teen gir's bedroom once completed.

The finished poster displays 36 wonderful and inspirational quotes. Arrange the quotes anyway you want.

You can put the quotes (along with poems, hearts, flags, stars, feathers, and more) inside or outside the 22 little boxes.

The kit contains 40 pieces of card stock, adhesive tape, 83 acrylic pompoms, 2 yds of cotton thread, 6 pieces of foam, 8 pieces of glitter cardstock, and 1 plastic vial with a cork.

3D Pen

If she loves drawing and creating, she will love the opportunity to see what she can make with a 3D pen.

It's easy to use and there is an online guide with tutorials and examples for inspiration.

The pen comes with 3 colors of ABS plastic filament to get you started.

For peace of mind, there is also a 1 year warrantly.

DIY Cosmetics Set

Create your own beauty box with this DIY cosmetics set. It includes the materials to make custom blushes, lip glosses and beauty mist.

The cosmetics are vegan friendly and free from parabens, phthalates and harsh chemicals.

The best thing is she gets to use the cosmetics after she has made them.

Shopping Spree

Take her out for the day and let her choose her own gift (let her know the budget before you go). You can make a day of it and go for coffee and cake or lunch to break the day up as well.

Animal Adoption

Many girls this age would love a pet and if the family are already seriously considering a pet and know the work, money, time and commitment involved it would be a lovely surprise. However, a pet should obviously be very seriously considered if it's right for the family and if not a great alternative is an animal adoption or a dog sponsorship.

13th Birthday Gifts

13 is a special birthday as she is leaving the young childhood years behind you and growing up into a young lady. There are lots of fun themed 13th birthday gifts to celebrate such as the 13 pendant above. Here are a few more ideas:

Make the gift 13 themed, so make 13 cupcakes, give 13 different nail varnishes or lip balms, wrap 13 small presents for her to open, give her a photo album with 13 photos in of her (one from each year of her life).

Give her a gift with 13 on it to celebrate her birthday. There are mugs, hoodies, t-shirts (see the one featured), jewelry and balloons,

Sweet 13 Make Up Bag

This is a cute make up bag for 13th birthday.

You coudl fill it with goodies such as some eyeshadow or lip balm.

Or why not fill it with some sample hair treatments, shampoo or conditioner?

Other ideas for filler include nail polish, chocolate, blush or moisturizer.

Or you could give it as a gift on its own.

13 and Fabulous Stainless Steel Tumbler

This is a great 13 themed gift that she can use on her big day to toast her birthday.

Once the birthday is over she can use it again and again.

It keeps drinks cold for 9 hours and hot for 3 hours.

It also comes with a stainless steel straw so it won't break.

There is also a cleaner so she can get it clean easily and quickly.

Fun and Games

There are tons of fun gifts you can get for a 13 year old girl. Check out some top ideas:

Oculus Quest 2 VR Headset

The Oculus Quest 2 VR headset is the debatedly the most fun you can give in a gift.

It's easy to set up. You don't need access to a PC. All you need is a smart phone app and a Facebook account.

Once you're set up experience virtual reality with immersive gaming, taking on fitness challenges, experiencing a virtual tour and ride a rollercoaster.

Super fun!

Just Dance 2021

If she has a games console and loves dancing - Just Dance is a must.

She can dance along to music from Ariana Grande, Billy Elish, Ed Sheeran, Justin Beiber and lots more.

It's also great for exercising and there is a sweat mode where she can start to her own routine and track the time spent dancing.

It's also great to play with friends when they come round, at parties and sleepovers.

Throw Throw Burrito

Ever wondered what would happen if you mixed a card game and dodgeball? Probably not, but the answer to the question is Throw Throw Burrito.

The aim of the game is to collect 3 matching cards. However if you collect three buritto cards than the real fun begins. This is when you throw the soft burritos at other players. If you get hit , you lose points so make sure you dodge them!

There are different burrito throwing games including duels and all out war.

A fun game like no other!

Stocking Fillers

There are lots of cute small gifts that also make awesome stocking fillers at Christmas. Ideas include lip gloss, lip balm, a portable charger, candy, card games, jewelry. Or what about the face masks below.

Face Masks

Face masks are a fun gift. She can do them independently or do one with a friend during a sleepover.

You could even have a Mom and daughter activity, something they can have fun doing together.

The face masks featured include 7 different masks.

They make a great gift on their own or use them as stocking fillers.

Money Maze

If all else fails, why not give her some money!

There's not many 13 year olds that won't appreciate some hard cash to spend as they like.

If giving money seems uninspired to you, this money maze is a fun way to give it.

She has to solve the puzzle before she can get her hands on her prize.

And it can also be used to give small items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, chains and keychains are some suggested ideas.