All Grown Up: 42 Birthday Gifts for 18 Year Old Girls

It’s no secret that the likes of Zoom, Skype, and TikTok have caused streaming video calls to skyrocket. This is especially the case with young adults who are, let’s face it, always talking to each other on these platforms. If your 18-year-old girl is forever on the phone and making use of the video chat functions, a streaming selfie light ring might be the perfect birthday gift for her. This simple stand lights up her face while holding her phone in place, with multiple options for brightness and dimming. Say goodbye to shadowed, grainy images and hello to bright, vivid video.

Turning 18 is a milestone in a young girl’s life. Not only is it a period of transition, but the experiences that she has at this age are full of adventure and opportunity, ones that she’ll want to memorialize. Whether it’s a new boyfriend or girlfriend, traveling to a new place, or heading off to college, an instant camera can be a fabulous gift for an 18-year-old who wants to record and capture her newfound experiences. This mini polaroid camera comes in 5 different colors and is equipped with automatic exposure and a selfie function.

Computers and laptops are now an essential item for young adults, whether it’s for school or for work. When it comes to teenagers, though, sitting for long periods at a desk can get boring and uncomfortable. For those who want to be able to work anywhere in the house, a lap desk is a great solution. This handy piece of furniture enables her to work from the comfort of her bed or the living room sofa. With room to hold a laptop, a cell phone, and a mouse, this lap desk can make a brilliant birthday gift for your 18-year-old.

Every girl loves a good bag, especially if it’s stylish and functional! When it comes to housing her cell phone, wallet, and other valuables, a crossbody bag can certainly do the trick. Small enough to be discreet, yet large enough to hold her essentials, this bag comes in a huge variety of colors and styles. It also comes with separate compartments to keep everything safe and secure. A gift like this on her 18th birthday will surely put a smile on her face.

For the teen caffeine addict, a coffee maker is a must. And, if she’s just turned 18 and is going off to college, a single coffee maker like this is an ideal gift. Keurig’s K-Elite brewer is multi-functional as it not only makes both hot and cold coffee, but it also provides hot water on demand. This handy little appliance conveniently makes 5 different serving sizes, and the strength can be adjusted by using the strong brew button. This device is the perfect solution if she doesn’t want to be burdened with a large appliance for her morning brew.

Smart gadgets are on trend these days, especially when it comes to health and fitness trackers. For the 18-year-old health nut that loves to record her activities, a Fitbit Inspire could be the ideal birthday gift. Not only does this device track your steps, heart rate, and calories, but it also monitors your sleep quality at night. Coming in 3 distinct colors, this tracker also has 10 hours of battery life and provides text, phone, and calendar notifications. If she’s active and techy, she might just love this sleek and stylish wrist gadget.

If your 18-year-old is heading off to college, chances are they will need a helping hand when it comes to preparing meals. With so much time spent socializing, studying, and attending classes, the average college student will want food that is healthy, on budget, and easy to prepare. This cookbook is a fitting birthday gift as it contains simple recipes that are made with only 5 ingredients and that take as little as 30 minutes to make. It also includes information about kitchen basics which will give her tips on food storage, prep, and more.

Jewelry can be a girl’s best friend, and it is especially meaningful when it marks her 18th birthday. Whether it’s gold or sterling silver, a customized pendant necklace can be a sentimental gift that she will treasure for many years to come. This 14k gold-plated chain comes with a single letter option to symbolize an initial in her name or a special word that has significance to her. Packaged in an elegant jewelry box, this heart-shaped initial necklace is perfect for gifting.

Whether it’s her bedroom or apartment, a young girl’s space is her sanctuary. She’ll therefore want her furnishings and décor to promote a comfortable refuge, especially if she’s just gone off to college. This hand-carved Himalayan sea salt lamp is the perfect gift for cozying up her room, either as a side lamp next to her computer or on her nightstand. The warm glow from these unique lamps creates a soft mood, and it also comes with a dimmer switch to adjust the brightness.

Young girls often love the gift of scent, whether it comes in the form of perfumes, cosmetics, or bath products. If your 18-year-old loves flowery, scented soaps and lotions, a bath gift set can make a fabulous gift on her birthday. This lavender-rosemary set contains everything she needs for a luxurious spa experience, including bath bombs, shower gel, soaps, bubble bath, and body lotions and scrubs. Packaged in a beautiful, galvanized basket with clear plastic wrap and ribbons, this floral-scented gift set will surely induce relaxation in the bath and alight her senses.

On her special day, she deserves to feel special as she truly is. That means you have to get her an equally special gift that will make her feel awesome and good not just on her birthday, but also for more days and years to come. Imagine how a wonderful day can be made even better with a letter that she has written days, months, or years ago that is to be opened on that specific day? Or, how uplifting it can be if she can read a letter she wrote before for days she feels down. So, why not get her started in writing those letters by giving her this wonderful ‘Letters to Open When…" book. It comes with twelve letters she can write based on different prompts.

She's not getting any younger. She's going to be a young adult ready to take on the big worlds and have more adventures than she could count any day now. And while you might still want to baby her, it's time to let her go and fly on her own without you hovering around. Fortunately, you can gift her this ‘How to Survive Anything' book, so she can be ready in whatever life will bring her. It's a very interesting book for a growing girl that she is. It will be extremely useful in learning how to deal with natural disasters of life to some humiliating ones. It is full of lessons on how to deal with life, and it's also going to be a fun read.

Taking notes or writing her journals will take a lot of pages and she's going to run out of them eventually. So, why not get her a fancy digital LCD writing tablet for her birthday instead? It's a cool gift to replace all the notebooks she has to carry in her bag, and a practical one too. It's thin and lightweight, which she can easily stuff inside her bag and carry around wherever she goes. She can write her to-do list for the day on it, take her notes on it, write her school paper on it, doodle on it when she has nothing else to do or virtually anything.

She's growing, and that means she's going to spend more and more time away from home, especially if she's going away for school. It's the eventuality you've dreaded - when you can't always be there to guide and protect her. But the good thing is, you can get her something that will help her when you can't be physically where she is at all times. If you want some great options for birthday gifts for 18-year-old girl that can help her through life, then you might want to get her this ‘The Naked Roommate and Other Issues' paperback. It's her perfect companion for when she lives in the dorms and far away from home.

Her 18th birthday is a milestone, and it should be celebrated as special as it should be. And for girls, jewelry has always been a classic gift option for such special occasions. But instead of giving her a fancy necklace, how about you gift her a fancy necklace that isn't only about looks? This sterling silver necklace is lovely, and it's also so much more with the message that comes with it. Every young woman like she needs a reminder to focus and reach her goals no matter what life brings her way. After all, the journey towards her destination is a reward in itself. As much as she wants to focus on her destination, this necklace will remind her to experience and enjoy the process and be present.

There is always that calming effect when you try and spend time to reflect on things and be present than to run through life in a rush. That's where journaling comes in. For girls who want to express themselves or their feelings, but doesn't want to say things out loud, writing in a journal can be an ideal option. For girls who have a journal or two, or for those who want to start a journal, this Wreck This Journal can take them to the next level. It's not just all about writing. It's complete with various prompts that can let them express their feelings other than writing.

Colognes are for the little girls. Now that she's turning 18 in no time, she needs the big girl's perfume. But, it can be a little hard to find the scent that she would like to wear on any given day. But if she's a die-hard Taylor Swift fan, then it's no question she's going to adore this Taylor Swift ‘Wonderstruck' Eau de Parfum. It's the best of both worlds he likes perfume as much as she likes the iconic singer. Plus, aside from the gorgeous scent of the perfume, its bottle is equally gorgeous as well. So even after the perfume has ran out, the bottle will still be a lovely keepsake she can keep in her dressing table.

Who hasn't dreamed of traveling all over the world? There are a lot of beautiful places to see, various dishes to taste, different people to meet, cultures to experience, and adventures to chase. So, if you know someone who longs to experience the world and you're looking for brilliant birthday gifts for 18-year-old girl, then you might want to consider this scratch the world poster. She can scratch off all the places or countries she's been to, and look forward to visiting and scratch off more parts of the world in the future. It’s the perfect and most artsy way to keep track of the places on their travel bucket list.

No one ever says she's okay with a bad hair day. So, if you are searching for brilliant birthday gifts for 18-year-old girl who takes getting ready before going out of the house seriously like it's her job, then you might want to get her this enhanced hair straightener brush. That fabulous hair takes some effort and the right tool to use, and this might be what she needs to keep those bad hair days a thing of the past. It's the better version of that old hair straightener she has. This one comes with 16 temperature settings and heats up much faster. It's also very quick and easy to use. She can forget what frizzy hair looks like in no time with this brush.

Girls need to hustle. Now that she's ready to head off to the world remind her that she can do whatever she wants to do if she set her mind to it. Inspire her to be the best that she can be by getting her a truly inspiring book for her 18th birthday like this #GirlBoss paperback. For teenage girls trying to take over the world in their way, this book is a must-have. It's an honest read, raw, and extremely motivating. It's the perfect book for a growing girl that she is.

Whether it is to lose weight or to keep a healthier and active lifestyle, working out and following a fitness routine is the best way to go. After all, a healthy body makes sure they can take on whatever this world throws their way. So, if you are searching for fancy birthday gifts for 18-year-old girl that can help her achieve her fitness goals, then you might want to consider gifting her this activity and fitness tracker wristband. It will help keep track of how many steps she has taken for the day or the calories she's able to burn during her workout. It will also track the amount of sleep she got. Plus, she can also receive text and calls through the OLED display of the wristwatch. It's a fancy accessory that does a lot more, especially for her health.

Not everything will go out as planned. Life has a lot of things to offer, and not all of it is positive and happy. There will be a lot of stress more than she could ever imagine. While some things need to be dealt with right away, some asks for you to calm down first. And when she's feeling spent, get her something that allows her to rest and recharge like this ‘Calm the F*ck Down' adult coloring book.

Card games are very classic at the house with the family or the dorm rooms with her friends and whether it's for weekly game nights or boring days without anything to do. For 18-year-old girls who are a little competitive and enjoys playing card games, this Exploding Kittens card game can be an excellent birthday gift. Don't worry as this game is not as gory as you might think it is. It's just another card game, but with a lot of twists, she can enjoy with everybody.

Nothing is fancier than bath bombs. Imagine having to end a tiring day doing homework and writing all those papers for school with a nice bath full of fizz and aromatic scent. After an exhausting teenage day, there is no better way to relax than with a couple of bath bombs. While you can get her a couple of bath bombs for her 18th birthday, where is the fun in that? So, how about you get her this bath bomb making kit instead? As much as they will enjoy using the bath bombs, they will also get the same fun in making 12 different bath bomb cupcakes from this set.

As much as she likes going out with her friends, nothing beats those days and nights when she can lounge at home: it can either be sitting on the bed or sitting on the couch watching her favorite TV show, looking at funny videos on her tablet, or reading. If these are all the things that make her past time, then she's going to love this fancy bedrest to make lounging at home more comfortable. It's the excellent back support she needs when sitting on the couch or the bed. Plus, it has a small handle, which makes it easy to carry around wherever she goes. Reading on the beach? She can have her comfy bedrest with her.

If you put on nail polish by yourself instead of going to the nail salon and spending what money you have, you know how trying it can sometimes be. You might have experienced spilling your nail polish a time or two, and that can be devastating. So, to avoid the same problem for your teenager, gift her this wearable nail polish holder for her birthday. Wouldn't it be more spill-proof and convenient when you can have a third hand that can hold the nail polish while you are painting your nails? This nail polish holder does that perfectly. Now, she can paint her nails without any interruption.

Forget about bad hair days. Make sure that your teenage girl will always nail the hair of the day with some excellent options for styling her hair. For 18-year-old girls who want to know how to have the perfect hairdo for every day or any given occasion, this The New Braiding Handbook will be her next best friend. From up dos to down do's and everything in between, she can easily master even the most complicated braids in no time. This handbook is complete with 60 kinds of braids she can do. You bet she can have a different hairdo every day with all the options from this book. No more plain and boring ponytails anymore.

Keeping yourself healthy and clean is important, and that includes making sure your face is free of any makeup or dirt at the end of the day or before you sleep. Otherwise, the following days will be all about breakouts and bad skin. The same goes for teenage girls. So, help your favorite teen girl keep a simple but very effective skin-care routine by getting her this fancy skin cleansing system for her 18th birthday. Now, she can keep her skin bright and glowing any day. She will thank you for it.

Game nights at home or in the dorm rooms can be so much fun. But playing the same old games for years will get her less and less excited and thrilled after some time. If she enjoys those game nights very much so but is also looking for a better and more exciting game she has never played before, then let her play this Taboo Board Game on her birthday and for days to come. It's a fast-paced game that will be so much fun for everyone in the family and for all her friends. It's going to be an instant hit in game nights. You bet they won't stop raving about it days after they've played the game for the first time.

As much as adults will mostly always prefer comfort over something fancy and stylish, teens can have the opposite mindset. Especially the 18-year-old girls, they can be very style-conscious. More often than not, they would choose fashion over comfort. Fortunately, your favorite 18-year-old girl can have the best of both worlds when you gift her this adjustable gloss rain boot for her birthday. It's the perfect boot that combines comfort and style. If she dreads putting on some wellington boots during winter, these gloss rain boots will be the perfect alternative. These are not boring and dull at all. Plus, it's available in various colors so she can coordinate it with her clothing.

Teens can be super energetic. They run around from one place to another. It seems like if they can be in two places or more at once, they would. And that is sometimes the reason why they tend to forget some little things when it's time to go like their keys.

Avoid the same dilemma for your 18-year-old girl by gifting her this cool tile Mate key finder. If she lost her keys or her mobile phone, she could easily find them using this small device. Attach this device to her keys, and when they are lost, she can locate them through her phone. When he loses her phone, just a click on the key finder will make her phone ring, even when it's on silent mode. Just make sure she doesn't lose both her keys and her phone at the same time.

Who says fancy girls can't rough it up a bit? Camping is fun, and it can even be comfortable with the right hammock to lie in. If you are looking for fancy birthday gifts for 18-year-old girl that will be very functional and well-loved when she goes camping with family or friends, this eagle's nest hammock would be perfect. It's a much better option too than sleeping on the hard and uneven ground on a tent. This hammock is also lightweight, so she can carry it easily wherever she goes. Whether it's a sleepover in the woods, lounging in the beach, or a swinging port in her room, this hammock will be super cool.

Teenage girls take their daily skincare routine religiously. No one wants to have bad skin days and unimaginable breakouts, so they have to. But sometimes, most skin care routines can be very harsh for their young skin. You wouldn't want that, neither would she. So, how about you get her this simple one-step facial cleanser as a gift for her 18th birthday instead? It's a simple enough skincare solution she can do every day. This cleanser only uses natural oils, so there are no worries about harsh chemicals that can do more harm to her skin than good. It's also fragrance-free, which is ideal if she has sensitive skin.

If you want to get her the best birthday gifts for 18-year-old girl, something that she will like without a doubt, then get her something based on what she likes doing. If she's into art and creating artsy little pieces, then these Washi decorative masking tapes will be perfect for her art decor collection. Even if she already has some fancy tapes in her art box, it's the kind of gift that she can never have too much of. This set will give her 12 different decorating tapes she can use in her journals, books, planners, her mirror, or virtually anywhere she wants. It is the fancy set for a crafty teenage girl.

She's going to be 18 before you know it, and naturally, girls her age are all about going to a party if not hosting it. Whether she wants to party inside her room by herself or invite a couple of her friends at home, she's going to need the essentials. What good of a party would it be without the music blasting in the background that they can't hear themselves talk?

Make sure she's ready to start any fun party wherever she goes with these super portable waterproof speakers. And since it's waterproof, she can even bring the party to the pool or the beach if she wants to.

If you are looking for fancy and glamorous birthday gifts for 18-year-old girl, then a piece of jewelry is the classic option. A girl who loves something a bit shiny will never say no to some new accessories. For a gorgeous girl, get her this equally gorgeous ‘Heart of Gold' bangle. Aside from being a fancy bracelet that can spice up any of her outfits, it comes with a personalized feature that will be a perfect reminder of you with your sweet message engraved on it. You bet she won't forget what she means to you when wearing this bangle.

If you want to look for birthday gifts that will make her squeal in delight as soon as she opens it, then look for her most favorite things and what she is most passionate about. If she is a huge Harry Potter fan and a Hogwarts addict, then she's in for a wonderful treat with this harry Potter paperback set. The complete set contains seven books of the Harry Potter series, which will be a nice addition to any Harry Potter collection of a die-hard fan. Whether she will read the book or not, this set will be her most treasured gift.

Every teenage girl wants her bedroom to be her sanctuary. She wants to design the room herself with the color scheme she wants and the furniture she likes. She also wants her room to be clean and sweet-smelling at all times. If you are searching for glamorous birthday gifts for 18-year-old girl that can keep her private space just as she wants it to be, then this essential oil diffuser will be great.

Aside from keeping the room smelling wonderful, this diffuser will also be excellent in purifying the air inside the room and in creating a calming atmosphere for her. It's much safer than burning scented candles too. The diffuser has a color-changing feature too, which can double as a nightlight.

If she has been raving about wanting to decorate her room for ages, then you might want to get her some supplies for her birthday. It doesn't have to be super expensive, and you don't have to hire a decorator. You won't even have to repaint or buy new furniture either. A few wonderful additions might be what her room needs like this indoor decorative neon light figurine. It's not invasive and is extremely stylish.

She's not getting any younger. More often than not, as she grows much older, she's going to spend lesser time at home. Imagine if you can tease her for a little bit more like she's still your baby girl. You can bet she's going to whine a lot when she can't open her gift without solving the puzzle first or cracking the code. Give her this brain teaser and coin bank and watch how she tries to uncover what secret lies ahead.

Now that her 18th birthday is looming around, you bet she won't be at home all the time, especially if she's going to go for college and live in the dorms. Without the convenience of having home-cooked meals, she has to learn how to cook for herself when she's living alone. Whether she knows how to cook a bit or badly needs some cooking lessons, this Teens Cook: How to Cook What You Want to Eat' recipe book is just what she needs. It's going to be her cooking bible. Just don't let them cook for the weekend dinner just yet.

There's always a chance to learn new things and new skills or uncover and develop hidden talents. Perhaps, she wants to learn how to play a musical instrument, and a Ukulele is her instrument of choice. Get her learning the instrument in no time with this Learn to Play Ukulele Starter Kit for her birthday. The kit comes with a complete set of the Ukulele, tuner, strings, and a carrying case. There are also free lessons she can watch online too. Plus, this kit is portable and lightweight, so she can carry it around with her and practice anywhere she wants.

Painting nails is one of the things teenage girls enjoy doing at home alone or with their girlfriends. If your teen likes it too and is constantly looking for new designs and art to make her nails look beautiful and unique, then this DIY Nail Art book tutorial will be perfect for her. Now, those impressive nail art creations she has seen on photos will be much easier to follow with the step by step guide in this book. And even if she's not a pro in nail art, the tutorials are made that they are easy to follow.