The 10 Best Shampoos for Soothing a Dry, Itchy Scalp

If you’ve made it to this article, chances are you’re tired of scratching, patting, and picking at your dry, itchy scalp (which, fair). In that case, we’re here to tell you that soothing the discomfort that comes with a dry scalp starts in the shower with a solid shampoo. Not just any shampoo—but one made specifically with ingredients to […]

Similar to Shrek, teen girls are like onions. They have layers. And as you peel them back, you discover what keeps them booked and busy—online and off—and interests upon interests that you never knew were there. Part of the whole teen-girl schtick is never really knowing what they’re thinking, making it extra challenging to figure out the best gifts for teen girls, be it your daughter, niece, or little sister. (As a former teen girl, I wish I knew the power I held.)

However, you’ll know she really likes it if she posts about your present in any way, shape, or form on TikTok. Given how much content these younger generations absorb and create, if your gift makes the FYP, you know it must be good.

To help y’all find the best gifts for teen girls, I spent hours researching (read: scrolling the internet) to see what the youths are talking about. The consensus? Most teenage girls want to indulge in luxurious self care, have a top-notch, glow-boosting skin care regimen, own only cute things in their closets, and have a space that feels like theirs. (They just won’t say any of that out loud.) All this research taught me that we have more in common with teen girls than we might realize. Yes, our interests have changed or maybe even upgraded over the years, but the bottom line stays the same: We want to feel like grown-ups and have nice things.

These gifts for teen girls emulate that exact feeling, so you can find the perfect TikTok-ready gift for your teen—and potentially kickstart a life of prioritizing self care (as well as giving them the satisfaction of having new pieces they’d be proud to show off to their friends).

Best gifts for teen girls, at a glance:

– Best beauty gift: Fancii LED Lighted Vanity Makeup Mirror, $124
– Best home gift: Birdie Jigsaw Puzzle, $32
– Best cozy gift: Cozy Earth CityScape Cropped Hoodie, $180
– Best tech gift: Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 In-Ear Wireless Ear Buds, $399

Best beauty gifts for teen girls

The 10 Best Shampoos for Soothing a Dry, Itchy Scalp

Maria Nila True Soft Gift Set — $62.00

If your teen is into haircare, she should get to know Stockholm-based Maria Nila. This gift set is a great intro, as it features some real gems. The brand’s True Soft shampoo, conditioner, and mask are made with softening Argan oil and free of parabens and sulfates. Trust us, the mask in particular is ::chef’s kiss::

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Marc Jacobs Perfect Elixir Perfume — $93.00

W+G Senior Beauty Editor Aimee Simeon says the new Marc Jacobs fragrance is as good as you’d hope. “It’s sweet (but not in an overwhelming, sugary way), lightweight, layers well with other fragrances, and makes me feel energized and happy when I’m wearing it,” she says. It’s available in three sizes, each with cute charm details on top.