Top 10 gifts for teenage girls

In between the drama of breaking up with a boyfriend and One Direction’s latest CD, when Christmas comes along parents are tasked with finding a gift that will thrill every temperamental teen.

Since you probably can’t afford to buy your daughter the members of 5 Seconds of Summer, here’s a list of alternatives that will come pretty close:

1. A CD is a great alternative to actually buying them an entire band. Since everything is going on sale sooner that you can say “Merry Christmas”, you might consider picking up a copy ASAP!

2. A personalised hashtag name necklace is the ideal gift for a selfie-taking, Twitter-tagging teen. Nothing is more important than a good festive season selfie with a bright red lip.

3.  A pocket smartphone power pack may seem like a mouthful to say, but it could save your gorgeous girl’s life in case of an emergency. Nothing puts a parent’s mind at ease more than knowing they’ve prepared their child to survive an apocalypse.

4. Graphic printed pillows make for awesome gifts. If you’re looking to spend a little more, have a personalised pillow made that says ‘I woke up like this’.

5. If you’re looking to splurge on something that will bring tears to her eyes, a smartphone should do the trick. It will cost you a pretty penny, but at least she’ll stop nagging about her outdated brick of phone every time you’re together.

6. A sweet scent that will turn heads is a gift no girl can deny. Find out what scent she likes and get to ‘Googling’. And remember, ‘old sock’ is not a scent.

7. Depending on how old your daughter is, a makeup kit for beginners might score you some Christmas brownie points. If she’s not into lashes and lipstick, a 3-step facial cleansing set is just about the next best thing. Whether she prefers a natural glow or one achieved with the help of a highlighter powder, you’ll have your bases covered with either of these gifts.

8. Is her nose permanently stuck in a book? If you’re certain you know exactly what genre of book she likes, purchasing two or three books as a complete gift is bound to put a smile on her face. The benefits of regular reading are endless and nerdy glasses are ‘super cute’.

9. If she prefers her hair super sleek, a high end straightener is your best bet. Straighteners double as curling tongs. Two for the price of one is never a bad thing!

10. If all else fails, there’s always a gift card. I know this seems like a lazy, last minute idea, but at least your daughter won’t have to pretend to like the Barbie Doll makeup kit you thought was appropriate.