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- Teens can be a daunting demographic to buy for — they’re often the first to forecast the next "Big Thing" but also don’t have the expendable income to buy everything they’d like to have.
- To help lessen the stress of shopping for them, I’ve rounded up 30+ solid gifts they’ll love getting.
Among the most difficult gifts to get on your list are likely those allotted to teens. They’re a daunting demographic to buy for. They’re often the first people clued in to hype products and cultural phenomena like Pop Sockets that you’re probably not as aware of — but they also don’t have the deep pockets to get everything they want for themselves. Thankfully, that leaves plenty of opportunities open for you.
Below, you’ll find 35 gifts teens will be happy to receive. There’s useful technology like mini projectors and shower speakers as well as of-the-moment must-haves like instant cameras and light boxes that mimic cinema marquees — and you can feel good knowing you can cross off one of the tougher gifts with confidence.
Below are 35 best gifts for teens to get you started:
Fun and useful PopSockets for the back of their phone
PopSocket
PopSockets, available at PopSockets, from $10
PopSockets have become their own cultural phenomenon in recent years, and they’re surprisingly useful. Get your teen one for their own phone, kindle, or tablet, and depending on their age, you may find it’s the gift they’re most excited about. It doesn’t hurt that there’s free domestic shipping on orders over $20, or that you can actually design your own.
A cult-favorite hair towel that reduces damage and cuts drying time by 50%
Aquis
Aquis Rapid Dry Hair Towel, available on Amazon and Sephora, from $20.99
Aquis’ cult-favorite hair towels can cut the amount of time it takes your hair to dry in half — a claim we’re happy to report holds up. The proprietary fabric also means there’s less damage to wet hair while it dries. If they’ve ever complained about frizzy hair, this and a silk pillowcase are thoughtful gifts they’ll actually use. Find more product suggestions here.
A small and light instant camera
Amazon
Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera, available at Staples and Amazon, $69.99
This cute instant camera is a must-gift for anyone who loves capturing memories and the novelty of instantaneous results. All they need is some film and an eye for picture-perfect moments to start using it. It features a small selfie mirror to ensure the proper framing, a macro lens attachment, and a variety of modes to account for different indoor and outdoor environments.
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Source: Business Insider – feedback@businessinsider.com (Mara Leighton)