Your best friend's birthday is coming up! Don't worry. If you don't have a birthday gift for your bestie yet, I've got you covered these life-changing birthday gifts for best friends.
I don’t know about you, but having the right circle of friends around you is honestly the biggest flex. Wouldn’t you agree?
We love our friends from infinity to infinity, but buying them birthday gifts isn’t particularly easy. I mean, chances are your besties already have everything they need.
Y’all asked for it. So you shall receive. Here are the best birthday gifts for your best friend aka your partner in crime aka your sister aka your person aka…okay I’ll stop there. 🙂
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Top 10 Birthday Gifts For Her
1. Silk Pillow Case
Once again I’m sharing my obsession with this amazing product. I sleep with a silk pillow case every night, and I’ve never (literally never) had better hair and skin.
I mean, if I could use one product for the rest of my life, it might just be a silk pillow case. It’s so GOOD. I promise your bestie is going to love it as a gift!
2. Dyson Airwrap
If someone gifted me the Dyson Airwrap, I’d marry them.
There are a lot of great blow dryers out there, but what I like about this one is that your girl’s curls will stay bouncy and voluminous for days.
I don’t even want to try to act like I understand this thing’s innovative technology, but whatever it is, I know it works.
3. Barefoot Dreams Robe
Ladies, the perfect robe does exist. Let me put you onto the Barefoot Dreams Robe.
I’m telling you that your bestie will have a PINCH ME moment if she received this as a birthday gift. Would absolutely *not* judge any girl for living in this. It’s seriously the comfiest robe ever.
So comfy that it will take some serious constraint not to keep this gift for yourself!
4. YSL Lipstick
Confirmed: YSL lipstick is the best birthday gift for besties. The fact that they can engrave your bff’s monogram….we’re completely obsessed!
If you get this for your bestie, her heart will nearly burst.
5. Skims
Hey, we’re all out here trying to live like Kim K, and Skims makes it easier than ever to live out our dreams. Am I right or am I right?
I know many of you already know the deal with this, but Skims makes virtually every girl’s body look so flattering. Skims will truly be the way to your best friend’s heart.
6. Laneige Lip Mask
“I regret giving my best friend the Laneige lip mask for her birthday” –Said no girl ever.
Seriously, though, whoever said diamonds are a girl’s best friend has clearly never tried the Lanegie lip mask.
It’s truly every girl’s secret to soft, supple, and kissable lips!
7. Brazilian Bum Bum Cream
The Brazilian Bum Bum Cream was recommended to me by my best friend, who says she cannot live without this stuff. If she says it's good, you know.
Why does she love it so much? Well, she’s obsessed with the fact that it smells like heaven, and after smelling it for myself, I have to say that she’s definitely not wrong.
My theory is always: If it’s good enough for my bestie, it’s good enough for every girl.
8. Massage Gun
The hype is very real when it comes to the massage gun. I feel like everyone swears by this product. Who doesn’t love a good massage?
A massage gun help so much with muscle soreness and stress, and yes, she needs it!
9. Mini Waffle Maker
Waffles-Yay or Nay? They’re a bigggg YES for me. They just make my soul happy!
Does your friend love waffles too? She’ll love this mini waffle maker because let’s face it…Everything is better in mini and no exception here.
10. Ugg Socks
Today’s to do list: Buy your bestie Ugg socks. Fr.
Ugg socks are a great gift for literally any of your besties.
11. Towel Warmer
A towel warmer is a luxurious gift that your bestie may not think to buy for herself.
The amount of serotonin that a towel warmer will give your bestie (all the heart eyes!)
She basically just needs to throw her robe, towels, and/or pajamas in the towel warmer, and then she’ll be able to step out of the shower or bath into a warm towel.
12. Cow Heating Pad
Heating pad. I swear I can’t get through my period without it.
If you buy your bff a cow heating pad, she will for sure cry tears of joy. She’ll also think that it’s so cute.
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13. Makeup Brushes
I think you would agree that makeup brushes are the perfect birthday gift because no girl actually likes to buy them.
14. Erin Chondron Life Planner
Serious question: WTF did girls do before Erin Chondron life planners were invented?
Okay, real talk tho, I’m not really sure what I’m doing on most days, but an Erin Chondron life planner makes me feel like I have my life somewhat together. I mean, we all know I don’t, but fake it until you make it, right?
If you give your bestie this planner, she’ll basically be way less stressed. I’m not sure if anyone ever told you, but planning is a form of self-care for many girls.
15. Gel Manicure Kit
I’ve never met a problem that a fabulous manicure can’t solve. Who’s with me?
A gel manicure kit deserves a permanent spot in your girl’s home because it can create manicures that look like she just stepped out of a nail salon.
Are you going to buy your bestie a gel manicure kit because you’re tired of her complaining about the salons messing up her nails? Yes, yes you are.
16. Packing Cubes
Does your bestie solve every life crisis by jetsetting? Yep, packing cubes are the perfect gift for her if she doesn’t have them already.
I don’t care what anyone says, being organized (especially while traveling) is extremely therapeutic.
17. Travel Steamer
It’s official…..travel steamer > hotel ironing board!
Seriously, besties, a travel steamer makes wrinkles disappear in minutes.
If you gift this to your bestie, the only thing she’ll regret is not getting one for herself sooner. Omg.
18. Bath Tray
Happiness is a longggg, hot bubble bath, prove me wrong! If your bestie doesn’t like bubble baths, she’s simply not taking them right. #sorrynotsorry
A bath tray is such a thoughtful gift because it will truly elevate your best friend’s bath game.
19. AirPods Case
AirPods Case: Why has your bestie never needed anything more in her life? Save this one, y’all because it’s literally the perfect birthday gift for your bestie.
We all know that AirPods are almost impossible NOT to lose, so you really can’t go wrong with this as a birthday gift.
20. Light Therapy Lamp
Seasonal depression is real, y’all. I suffer from it, and many of my friends do too.
A light therapy lamp is medicine for the soul. I mean, it’s basically what the doctor ordered.
I’ll always suggest a light therapy lamp as a gift to support your friend’s mental health.
And bonus: This is the type of gift she can also use year-round.
21. Beaded Bracelets
Beaded bracelets have been the biggest trend recently. Pretty much every girl is wearing them, and your bestie should be too!
If you want to pick these up, you guys can be twins. It's the bestfrann/sister vibes for me!
I seriously don’t think there’s anything more special than two best friends wearing matching beaded bracelets.
22. Books
If you know anything about me, then you know that I’m a sucker for a good book. It just..it gets me, you know?
If you can’t tell already, my friends mean the absolute world to me, and there’s nothing I love more than reading books about friendship.
A couple of books I recommend for your book lovin’ bestie are Firefly Lane and Big Little Lies.
23. Travel Makeup Mirror
Can we talk about how ugly hotel lighting is? It’s seriously the worst. I have the hardest time doing makeup with ugly hotel lighting, and I just know every girl can relate.
A travel makeup mirror will do your best friend proud. The extra lighting for those hotel bathrooms will have her makeup looking flawless.
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24. Wine
Partners in wine? A good friend brings over wine for her friend’s birthday. A best friend brings two: One for her and one for you! #bestfriendgoals
It doesn’t hurt that the bottle is cute too, right? Make the bottle cute by creating (or buying) a custom wine birthday label. They really give the wine that special touch.
25. Diamond Painting Kits
How does your bestie relax at home after a long day?
A diamond painting kit is the perfect gift for the times when your bestie has been adulting way too hard.
26. Laduree Macarons
What’s better than basic macaroons? Macaroons from Laudree, of course! Okay, Laduree Macaroons is actually a recent discovery of mine, and I’ve already started obsessing.
I love giving macaroons (almost) as much as I love eating them, and Laduree Macaroons are the perfect gift because they’re simply gorgeous. She has never known a love like this.
Pro Tip: Did you know that macaroons are actually a part of a well-balanced diet? I don’t make the rules!
27. Stoney Clover Lane Pouches
Stoney Clover Lane Pouches: These are a few of my favorite things.
If your bestie has been obsessed with all things cute and girly as of late, add this to your cart literally ASAP.
I personally love the idea of actually making these pouches for your friend’s birthday. You just need a pouch, letters/patches, iron/flat iron or E6000 multi-purpose craft glue or gorilla glue. I heard a heat gun also works to iron the patches onto the bag.
28. Mini Bar In A Jar
Do you consider your person a regular best friend or a really fun best friend!?
A mini bar in a jar is such a unique gift idea for your girl who’s always down for some fun. Just grab a cute mason jar and throw your girl’s favorite liquors inside.
I promise it will be her end-of-the-week (or end-of-the-day!) self-care treat. The only decision she’ll need to make is what drink she’s having after work.
29. Gilmore Girl’s Coloring Book
Have you ever kept a gift for yourself because you loved it so much? I actually brought this for my bff, but ended up keeping it for myself (I’ll re-buy for her).
Every Gilmore Girls’ fan will love this birthday gift. There are also Schitt's Creek’s coloring books if that’s more your bestie’s jam.
30. Electric Kettle
An electric kettle will help your bestie take adulting to the next level if she’s a tea lover.
She’ll love how it boils water in literally 0.1 seconds.
31. Personalized Coffee Mug
Should Starbucks be charging your girl rent because she basically lives there?
If your girl has mentioned that she wants to save money and slowllly make the transition to an at-home coffee routine, cute personalized coffee mugs are a really great way to support her dream (I mean goal)!
Have you seen the ones with the cute quotes and illustrations? Literally obsessed! Personalized coffee mugs for the win, besties!
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32. Charcuterie Subscription
Does anyone else get as excited as I do over Charcuterie boards? If your bestie can’t help that she’s a sucker for a pretty charcuterie board, then obviously a charcuterie subscription is the key to her heart.
A charcuterie subscription may not be something she’ll buy for herself, but she would be absolutely over the moon if you gifted her one.
Am I the friend you’re buying this for? I totally could be! 🙂 Gimme all the meat and cheese, please!
33. Self Defense Class
As young women, the sad reality is that traveling alone, walking to our car at night, and going on dates with men we meet online can be one big ball of scary.
Our moms have always taught us to be aware of our surroundings, but there’s no doubt that knowing how to defend ourselves can really help too.
Gifting a self defense class is such a unique way to say “bestie, I’ve always got your back.”
34. Girl’s Trip
I love me a good girl’s trip. I’m pretty sure your bestie does too. And if the destination requires a bikini, you already know!
I love the idea of paying for you guys’ flights or hotel/Airbnb or paying the gas for a one-day road trip.
Obvi, what happens on your girl’s trip goes on TikTok (except what doesn’t, ‘cause two can keep a secret if one’…I’m just kidding!)
35. Salon Blow Out
If your bestie’s hair is looking a hot mess, help a girl out. (We’re coming from a place of sister love, empathy, and busted eye liner.)
But really, how could any girl say no to a salon blow out gift card? You can even get yourself one too because friends who get blow outs together, stay together forever! (No because this is actually so true!)
36. Cookie Decorating Class
Cookies or cupcakes? That’s the great debate right now!
If your bestie has a shameless love for cookies, why not gift her with a cookie decorating class? She will be BEYOND excited!
I'm totally NOT looking into buying a cookie decorating class for my best friend!
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37. Eyebrow Stencil Set
Every girl loves basic and cute stuff, and who wouldn’t love to receive an eyebrow stencil set? I’m convinced that eyebrows can make or break your face, so an eyebrow stencil set is an absolute must.
If your bestie’s eyebrow tinting game isn’t already strong, it’s about to be. An eyebrow stencil set will make it so easy for her to get beautiful, full-looking eyebrows. All of her friends will be jealous (including you!)
38. Wet Brush
Just in case you need to hear it today, get your friend a Wet Brush, NOT a boring, basic brush.
One of the best gifts I’ve ever received was a Wet Brush, and it’s pretty much the only brush I use.
Your bestie will swear by this brush because she’ll love that it doesn’t damage her hair.
39. Mighty Patch
Okay, this is a random find that’s too cool not to share.
A might patch will make your girl’s pimples disappear. Literally! All she has to do is put the patch on the pimple, and then it should go down the next day.
40. Liquid IV Hydration
If your girlfriend can NOT do hangovers, liquid IV hydration will literally cure her from them. I’m not even kidding.
Liquid IV hydration is also great if she often struggles with staying hydrated.
41. Foot Peel
Self-care time just got 10X more fun (and more gross) with a foot peel. I may be the only one, but I find foot peels extremely satisfying.
I highly recommend foot peels as a gift if your friend’s feet have been giving her all kinds of trouble, or she just likes to feel pampered (who doesn’t?)!