I recognised the panic in my bestie’s eyes when she mentioned that she needed to find some quality 18th birthday gifts ahead of her cousin’s ascent into adulthood. The struggle is that you’ve got the strike the right balance — what’s something she’ll treasure forever, but also something she’ll actually use on the regular.

A diamond-adorned tennis bracelet or a photo album packed with memories will likely be well received, but so will a viral TikTok buy. Say, the latest colour-way of the Dyson Airwrap, or a seriously aesthetic HUNZA G swimsuit. Where to start?!

Trust us; we’ve asked the experts — otherwise known as the younger sisters, nieces and daughters of the wider GLAMOUR team to reveal what’s currently on their wishlist, and what they would like to receive to mark this mega milestone?

From cosy loungewear to kitsch keepsakes, sweet treat-stuffed gift hampers and girly gadgets (lilac Apple AirPod Max headphones were a popular choice) to viral water bottles and statement jewellery, we’ve curated an edit of special birthday gifts that are bound to earn you serious brownie points — or, at the very least, a tag on their IG.

Ahead, the best 18th birthday gifts for her, approved by GLAMOUR’s shopping editors: