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45 Best Gifts for 17-Year-Olds They’ll Be Telling All Their Friends About

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Before you stress yourself out about what the heck kind of gift to get the 17-year-old in your life, I just want you to know that I hear you. I see you. And I 100 percent feel you. You’ve been tasked to shop for a person who’s in that phase of life where they’re constantly discovering new interests and dabbling in the latest TikTok trends That’s no easy feat! But don’t worry because this jam-packed list of the best gifts for 17-year-olds will come to your rescue. Not to toot our own horn, but JSYK, we here at Cosmo are experts in the art of teen gifting! (See: Best Gifts for Tween Girls, Best Gifts for Teen Boys, and Best Gifts for Teenage Girls.)

Filled with TikTok-viral items, trendy home decor, cult-favorite beauty products, and cool tech gadgets that’ll make their life so much easier, there are tons of stuff in here that will make any 17-year-old—whatever they're into—jump for joy. There's a pair of statement Adidas Gazelle sneakers, a personalized birth chart book and a custom horoscope crystal box for the astrology fan, and a beginner-friendly digital camera for the influencer-in-the-making who's always posting on the 'Gram. Take a deep breath, keep on scrolling, and let us do the hard lifting for you. All you gotta do is click and buy, and you're about to be your 17-year-old's favorite person ever. We gotchu!

What to get the reader that’s not a book? A unique bookmark! This beautiful embroidered one perfectly fits at the corner of a page. You can even add her initial to it to make it that much more special.

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this travel-friendly safety device

She's Birdie The Original Personal Safety Alarm

The Original Personal Safety Alarm
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This may not be the cutest gift in the world, but it’ll keep her safe! It’s a small safety gadget she can take with her everywhere (unlike pepper spray and tasers which are illegal in some states) that’s both a loud siren and a strobe light. Whenever she feels unsafe, all she has to do is remove the top pin to activate it. It even comes with a keychain so she can attach it to her keyring, backpack, or belt loop.

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AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
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If you get her these headphones, you’ll automatically become her favorite person in the world—trust. The best-selling Apple AirPod Maxes are not just loved for their chic, sleek design but also for their sound quality, noise-canceling ability, and personalized spacial audio feature that delivers a surround sound experience. It’s available in four gorgeous colors: Green, Pink, Silver, Sky Blue, and Space Gray.

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this adorable two-piece look

Ekouaer Womens Loungewear Set

Womens Loungewear Set
Now 33% Off
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Teenage girls may seem like the hardest bunch to shop for, but the power a cute two-piece set has on a 17-year-old gal will amaze you. Just trust me on this one! I mean, it’s a complete outfit that she can throw on and go. Expect lots of praise from her for this one!!

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this easy-to-use digital camera

CAMKORY Digital Camera, FHD 1080P

Digital Camera, FHD 1080P
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Digital cameras are A Thing again, and the youths are all over it. This user-friendly and affordable option will allow her to capture super crisp photos. It even has a bunch of fun filter effects if they want to get creative with their pictures. Plus, its compact size means it’ll fit comfortably in most pockets and purses.

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these quick press-ons

Glamnetic Press On Nails

Press On Nails
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It’s probably hard for her to find time in her busy schedule to get her nails done. (And, let’s be real, she more than likely doesn’t have the budget for it because, ya know, they are #17.) Treat her to these fan-fave press-on nails that’ll give her a salon-level mani—right at home—in just a few minutes!

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these plush slippers

Evshine Women's Fuzzy Slippers

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A 17-year-old will always love to open a present that has a pair of fuzzy slippers. (Take it from someone who’s been a 17-year-old girl before!) These memory foam ones will feel like pillows on her feet.

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this cool decor piece

KAEGORT Custom Neon Sign

Custom Neon Sign
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All you gotta do is get them a neon sign with their name and you’ll be the best giftee ever. It can be as easy as that!

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With this lil gadget, she’ll be able to print out pictures whenever she wants! Yep, this wireless mini photo printer will connect to her phone via Bluetooth where she’ll be able to make physical copies of her favorite photos.

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Award Winning Under Eye Mask (Blue, 24 Pairs)
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Any 17-year-old would agree that skincare is more fun when the product is cute! Enter: These pretty under-eye masks that hydrate and tighten.

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Teen 101: If she’s an astrology lover, she’s probably into crystals. This customized box based on their zodiac sign features six different stones that’ll manifest allllll the good energy.

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this moisturizing skincare set

LANEIGE Icons To Go Set

Icons To Go Set
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A new skincare set from a TikTok-viral brand? You’ve hit the jackpot! This hydrating bundle includes two moisturizers, a sleeping mask, and a lip mask.

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this birth chart book for the astrology girlie

Birthdate Co. The Personalized Birthdate Book

The Personalized Birthdate Book
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Maybe you’re on the hunt for a gift that feels personal. In that case, I suggest getting her this made-to-order birthday book that’ll give her lots of enlightening information about her birth chart—including a detailed horoscope analysis and interesting insights about her life and personality.

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this small but mighty speaker

Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 3

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WONDERBOOM 3
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Getting ready for school, doing homework, hanging out with friends, etc. are all incomplete without a solid speaker to listen to music from! I recommend this near five-star rated option that's incredibly lightweight, waterproof, dust-proof, floatable, and even has a separate Outdoor Boost button that amplifies sound when it's being used outdoors.

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this ultra-soft pillowcase

Bedsure Satin Pillowcase

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Satin Pillowcase
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Something as simple as a silk pillowcase will excite your 17-year-old, trust! Not only will it make her bed cozier, but the smooth material offers many great benefits for hair and skin. It's been proven to help hydrate the skin and prevent static and split ends. TBH, I’d another one to your cart for yourself if I were you…👀

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Wireless Charging Bluetooth Speaker
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Teens love game-changing tech! (I mean, who doesn’t?) This do-it-all speaker is also a night light, a wireless charging station, and a phone holder. They can also change the light settings depending on what vibe/mood they want to set.

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this portable desk they can use in bed

LapGear Home Office Lap Desk with Device Ledge

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Home Office Lap Desk with Device Ledge
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Here’s a cool gift that’ll encourage them to do their homework. Yep! This lap desk will allow them to work in bed comfortably. It can fit most laptops and it has a specific slot for their phone plus a mousepad. The cushion is super soft and breathable for those long nights too.

Bubble Letter Monogram Necklace
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You can thank Hailey Bieber for this one. Everyone’s favorite style muse has convinced us that we need a bubble initial necklace. (Believe me, your teen is definitely on that train!) This one is less than 50 bucks and looks nearly identical to the one Hailey has. It’ll look amazing on its own or stacked with other pieces. You’ll get major points with this gift for sure.

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Quilted Makeup Bag Floral Cosmetic Bag
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Get them a pretty makeup bag and you’ll be solid! Fill it up with some of their favorite beauty products if you’re really trying to win them over.

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this heated lunch box

Crock-Pot Electric Lunch Box

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Electric Lunch Box
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Goodbye cold lunches! This mini Crock-Pot meant for to-go meals is hands-down the cutest lunch box they’ll ever have, and the most efficient one at that. It’s able to keep food warm as if it was just freshly made. Keep in mind though that they do have to plug it into an outlet for the warming feature to work but after a certain amount of time, it’ll keep their food hot for about an hour.

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Megan Uy
Associate Shopping Editor

Megan Uy is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she's also written for Delish, House Beautiful, and People. Follow her on Instagram to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is TikTok

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