Oh, those sweet sixteen...This saying exists for a reason. Every young girl wants to grow up fast, and at this age, they become closer to womanhood and being more independent. There are so many ideas for gifts for a 16-year-old teenage girl, and it really shouldn't be hard to buy her something that she will adore and use. Even though it's sometimes hard to accept that soon she won't be a cute little girl anymore, it's better to look at it from another perspective; she is one step closer to becoming a beautiful woman. Here are some of the gift ideas for a 16-year-old daughter that will surely be of help. But before buying anything, follow this piece of advice; try to find out more thoroughly about what she likes, because teenage girls are usually a bit picky.
10 Best Ideas for Buying Perfect 16-Year-Old Birthday Gifts
1. A lipstick or another piece of makeup
Teenage girls are in all kinds of phases during those years. Maybe she loves putting on dark lipstick, maybe she likes putting on lots of colorful eyeshadows, or she is a sporty type, so she applies almost no makeup. If that is the case, a good mascara and a concealer would be a good pick. Every girl uses at least that. Try to notice what kinds of makeup she uses, or if she is running out of her favorite piece of makeup. That would be even better because you will certainly buy something she will use.
2. A cosmetic bag or case
If she is crazy about makeup, buy her a big cosmetic bag or a case with a lot of separate places to store makeup. Girls usually love to sort it based on its similarity, so a case with a lot of little backpacks in it would be a perfect thing for her.
3. A beautiful and quality cosmetic set
Even if she doesn't like makeup (and that is totally fine), a good face cleanser or micellar water is a great gift. Or maybe a complete set with a face cream, toner, and body lotion. You have various kinds of sets to choose from, and all of them will be useful to her.
4. A piece of jewelry
Buy something more elegant, because everyone should have something like that for a special occasion. I suggest buying beautiful earrings if she wears them. If not, then a necklace would be a perfect choice. If she really is not the type to wear elegant things yet, you can always buy crafty and creative jewelry for her. Adjustable rings are okay as well, but their quality is usually bad. Be careful with bracelets as well.
5. A jewelry box
When I was your daughter's age, I always had a problem with storing my jewelry. I didn't have anything expensive, but I had so many earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. If I put them together in a case, they would all get intertwined. That is why I think that, if your daughter wears and adores jewelry, a big, beautiful jewelry box with a lot of places for all kinds of jewelry is a great gift.
6. A scarf or gloves
If she is born in winter, a wool or silk black scarf would be something that almost any girl would love. I don't recommend buying any other kinds of clothing except gloves or scarves, because it's extremely hard to really know what your little girl likes. If you pick a dress or a shirt that she doesn't like, she will end up sad, and she won't wear it.
7. A colorful diary or a daily planner
Cute and colorful notebooks with all kinds of patterns on them are something that every girl likes and needs. If she is a very organized girl, you should definitely buy her a daily planner. Try to take a look at her notebooks to see which patterns she likes on them. Maybe she likes only plain black notebooks, or perhaps colorful ones. If she isn't really a person who loves to plan things, then buy her a notebook for writing a diary.
8. A phone case
Check the model of her phone and try to look upon the Internet, which phone cases are the most popular. If your girl likes to be original, there are all kinds of custom made phone cases. There are even pure organic phone cases if she loves eco-friendly stuff. I think that would make her so happy if she got something like that.
9. A travel case or a cute backpack
Which to buy depends on her habits. Backpacks can be used for anything, and young girls adore them because they have to carry a lot of books to school. If she loves to travel, I think a travel case would be a better choice. Of course, if you can't decide, you can always buy both.
10. Anything related to her hobby
Teenagers have a lot of hobbies. If she draws, a set of pencils or a drawing pad would be perfect. If she likes sports, buy anything related to it. For example, if she plays tennis, buy her a new tennis racket. If she loves to be active on social media, then buy her a selfie stick, or a book is she is a bookworm. You can't go wrong when stuff related to her hobbies are in question.
Summary
All in all, there are dozens of ideas for 16-year-old birthday gifts for your little princess, because, at this age, girls are very active and outgoing. And even if they are not, they are interested in so many things and have many hobbies. If you know your daughter well, you will know exactly what to buy, and make sure you throw a little family party for her. She will enjoy your attention and that beautiful sense of belonging in her family. Make sure it doesn't take too long though, because teenagers are always on the move!