• Get cool gifts for the teen girl you know.teen girl image by Galina Barskaya from Fotolia.com
  
  Selecting a cool gift for a teenage girl can be daunting. Ideas of "cool" change all the time and it's easy to get it wrong when you're no longer a teenager yourself. To avoid making a mistake or resorting to DVDs, CDs or clothing yet again, consider some of the many other gift options for teenage girls.
  
  

Gadgets and Accessories

• During their teen years, many girls will covet the wide range of electronic devices that are must-haves for any cool teen. If your birthday budget is large enough, few teen girls would object to receiving a laptop, which can be useful for school, or a portable media player or cell phone. If she already owns these items or your budget is smaller, consider accessories such as a cell phone case, flash drive or new earphones. Electronics accessories aimed at teen girls come in a wide variety of colors, animal prints and character graphics such as Hello Kitty or Paul Frank's Julius the Monkey. Find out what the teen needs and her style preferences before making a choice, and make sure the accessory is compatible with the device she owns.
  
  

Bedding and Accessories

• Many teen girls want to change their bedroom decor to make it more grown up and "cooler" as they get older and their tastes change. Help her out with new bedding in cool colors and patterns, such as a zebra print or geometric design. Include accessories, such as matching curtains or a shaggy rug. If she is already happy with her bedroom or the budget for this birthday is modest, opt for funky accessories such as a bean bag chair or floor pillows so her friends can hang out in her room. Again, it's a good idea to consult the teen when making style decisions, especially for a major change to her room like new bedding.
  
  

New Hairstyle or Hair Products

• If you are a parent looking for the perfect gift for a teen girl who has been longing for a funky new hairstyle, consider sending her to a hair stylist. You will need to determine if you are comfortable with the style she wants, taking into consideration options like dye, extensions or even shaved patterns. If this idea doesn't work, consider giving her a hair-themed gift basket that includes items like semi-permanent hair color, clip-on extensions, hair straighteners and gels, sprays or texturizers. Ask your teen and/or a trusted hair stylist what kinds of products will work best with her hair.