Great Gifts Ideas for a Girl

"Girl" gifts should reflect the recipient's personality and tastes.the girl and the gift image by Paul Moore from Fotolia.com

Whether a birthday gift, a romantic token, or a Christmas present, buying gifts for girls can be challenging and tricky. Every girl is different, so it's important to keep in mind her personality and preferences when choosing a gift. With research and creativity, buying a gift for a girl can actually be fun and rewarding.

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Good perfume makes every girl feel pretty.perfume image by blacklight from Fotolia.com

Anything that smells good and makes women feel attractive is sure to be a successful gift. Even young girls and tweens often enjoy the grown-up, feminine feelings of sweet-smelling soaps and perfumes, glittery lotions, and any kind of makeup. Teen girls, whose tastes may be more developed, might appreciate a gift set (these often include shower gel, lotion, shampoo, bar soap, and a loofah) from a popular bath and body store. Adult ladies may not want an arsenal of scents and bottles, but a carefully-chosen, high-quality perfume or bubble bath is a no-fail way to make them feel feminine and luxurious.

Music is a one-size-fits-all gift.cd with music note image by Nataliya Galkina from Fotolia.com

Everyone loves music, and with today's technology you don't have to worry about buying the wrong CD. If you don't know (and can't find out) about the girl's taste in music, consider a gift card for a music download service like iTunes. Songs usually cost about a dollar; a $20 gift card will easily buy more than a full album of songs from whatever artist(s) she chooses.

Surfing lessons are a fun and creative gift for adventurous, outdoorsy girls.class surfer 2. image by mdb from Fotolia.com

Young girls, tweens, and teens often dream of becoming a chef, a dancer, an actress, or a professional athlete. Help them reach for their goals with cooking classes or lessons in ballet, acting, or tennis. Group classes are generally not prohibitively expensive and are also a way to make friends and meet new people. For older girls or women, classes and lessons can be an excellent creative outlet that helps reduce stress and hone social skills.

Electronics, such as a digital camera, are a great gift idea for every girl.photo camera image by A74.FR Ben Fontaine from Fotolia.com

Generally speaking, you can't go wrong with the latest gadget. Younger girls are often anxious to get their first cell phone or mp3 player, while teens may have moved on to wanting a PDA or a quality digital camera. If she's about to head to college, consider a laptop or handheld dictionary or translator. Keep in mind that gaming consoles, particularly ones that can be played with several friends, are dorm-room favorites. The Nintendo Wii is a popular choice. For grown-up girls, consider a GPS system for the car or a sleek, lightweight camcorder for recording family fun or girls' getaways.