55 Shockingly Good Gift Ideas for Best Friends That Prove You Know Them Better Than Anyone Else

These silk scrunchies are always a fan-favorite! Unlike regular hair bands they don’t rip your hair out (one of the worst feelings, am I right?) and won’t leave annoying creases that are impossible to get out.

They’re also a much more stylish option that will make any updo look and feel classy. These silk scrunchies are always a winner!

7. Mocha Tote

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Everyone loves a good tote bag, especially one chic enough to bring to work and large enough to hold a laptop and all of the essentials.

This one is also made of a canvas material so it’s super easy to spot clean if it gets any stains. It’s a great staple bag that she can use for so many different occasions (diverse bags are always the best!).

8. Filtered Shower Head

If she’s someone who is super into skincare and haircare, this is the best gift you could get her!

It takes out all of the harsh chemicals in the water, which is so good for your hair and skin! Everyone who I have ever recommended this filter shower head to has become absolutely obsessed!

9. Glossier Parfum

A good perfume is the key to getting tons of compliments when you go out. You want something that you can wear everyday without getting tired of it, and this is one of those perfumes.

Glossier has a really good selection of perfumes that aren’t too expensive, but still smell luxurious. It’s also super good for layering. She’ll love you for this one!

10. Custom Best Friend Portrait

If you’re looking for a more personal gift, a custom portrait like this one will definitely bring a smile to her face! It’s also super cute the way it’s designed, your picture looks like a glamorous cartoon.

This is something that she’ll cherish and will remind her of how special your friendship is. You can never go wrong with meaningful gifts!

11. Diamond Bond Necklace

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This one is definitely a higher-end gift, but if you want to get her something really special for one of her big birthdays, this is a great option!

It’s super dainty and beautiful, making it the perfect adult friendship necklace. It also makes for a super sweet gift for your long distance bestie to make you feel closer, even when you’re far apart.

12. UGG Microboot

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These are such a fun take on the classic UGG boot! She can also wear them a lot more since they’re not a full-sized boot that only works in super cold weather. They’re like an elevated slipper shoe that’s cute enough to wear out of the house!

13. The Chocolate Spoon Cookbook

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If she likes to spend time in the kitchen and experiment with different recipes (especially sweet ones), she’ll love this cookbook.

It’s filled with tons of chocolatey Italian recipes, which is a fun change of pace from the classic desserts you find in every other cookbook. And if you’re lucky, you might get compensated for your amazing gift giving abilities with one of the sweet treats she makes from this book. 😉

14. Mini Heart Pearl Bracelet

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This is such a unique but beautiful bracelet. If she’s a big gold girl, this bracelet will be a fun addition to switch up her everyday jewelry line up with some pretty pearls.

Bracelets like this one always make for super good gifts because they’re not too trendy, just classy and fun.

15. Small Dried Bouquet

Flowers make for such pretty gifts, the only drawback being that they don’t last very long. But if she’s someone who loves a good flower bouquet, give her a dried one so she can enjoy it for longer!

It still looks just as pretty, but it doesn’t have a life span of two weeks haha. You can also send this one directly to her, which is super helpful if she doesn’t live close.

16. Long Sleeve PJ Set

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Skims make some of the best PJs! They’re so buttery soft, she’ll never want to take them off. Cute pajamas are also one of those things that a lot of people don’t think to buy for themselves, so they make for the perfect gift!

17. Brown Card Holder

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A good card-holder is such a great option for when she’s using a small purse and doesn’t have enough room to fit a full-sized wallet. It has room for all of her essentials cards and a little bit of cash just in case!

18. Custom Birthday Wine Label

This makes for the cutest 21st birthday gift for her! A good bottle of wine is always a cute present, but a custom label makes it that much better. And she’ll definitely want to keep this bottle afterwards! She can even turn it into a cute flower vase.

19. Skin Instant Glow Serum

This serum is liquid gold! It’s the secret to the perfect makeup base so she can achieve that perfect glowy makeup look that will have people questioning left and right how her makeup looks so good. You might even want to snag one for yourself!

20. Bow Drinking Glasses

Who knew drinking glasses could be so adorable? They have so many different icon options, but the bows are definitely one of the cutest! She can use these daily to elevate her cold drinks. It’s the little things!

21. Bubble Initial Necklace

Bubble necklaces will make for the cutest addition to her daily necklace combo! Good jewelry is such an effortless way to elevate a basic outfit with accessories. It’s the THAT GIRL necklace that everyone is obsessing over!

22. Custom Travel Book

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These custom travel books are such a great idea to hold memories of your trips together! They’re great because you can use them as coffee table books around the house, but when you open them, it’s full of all of your favorite times together during your trip.

23. Coffee Scrub

A good body scrub is exactly what she needs for a good everything shower! Nothing will give you smooth skin like a good scrub. This one is a crowd-favorite, so you can bet that she’ll love it too!

If you’re looking for something to go with this, get her a face mask or some eye patches that she can use for her next spa night!

24. Insulated Travel Coffee Mug

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A travel coffee mug is great for the friend who is always on the go and needs a good way to keep her beverage hot without spilling! So many coffee and tea mugs claim to be spill-proof and then make a huge mess. This one actually doesn’t spill (I’ve tried this one out myself so I can vouch!).

25. Personalized Pull-Out Photo Album

A pull out photo album is such a fun way to gift her all of your favorite pictures together. It’s even better if it works up to the most recent pictures and looks back at how much you’ve grown together over the years! This is definitely one of the more unique gifts, which is great if you feel like she already has everything.

26. Custom Letters to My Best Friend Notebook

If a received this as a gift from my best friend, I would honestly tear up! It’s super thoughtful and such a cute gift to show your best friend how much you love and appreciate your relationship. You can also gift this to them for any occasion, including the start of a long distance journey.

27. Santal Candle

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She will become obsessed with this candle. Honestly, anything Le Labo never disappoints! They make the most lavish clean scents that smell like luxury in a candle. If there is one candle everyone loves to receive, it’s this one.

28. Leather Keychain Tag

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A keychain tag with her initials on it is the perfect way to elevate her keys and make them easy to find! There are a ton of different color options for the leather and fonts, to fit her aesthetic perfectly!

29. Peptide Lip Tint

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I don’t think there is any girl out there who wouldn’t love to receive Rhode lip tint! Their colors are sooo good and great for layering. This color is gorgeous and the perfect berry brown shade!

30. Hair Styler

If your best friend doesn’t have a hair styler, she needs to hop on the band wagon! It’s exactly what she needs to get that blowout look at home and feel like a million bucks. It also has all of the tools she’ll need for whatever hair style she’s going for.

31. Custom Blanket

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If she doesn’t already have a custom blanket, this is the perfect gift that will make her feel special! Nothing beats a cozy blanket that you can snuggle up on the couch with. Brownie points when it’s custom and comes in adorable packaging!

32. Splatter Mug

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A good mug is such an underrated gift! And she can never have enough! Whether she’s a coffee or matcha drinker, she’ll absolutely love a new mug to make her at-home drinks in.

Anthropology always has the best mugs if you’re looking for cute options that are a little more unique. Like something you would find in a small, quaint coffee shop!

This mug is also big enough where you can add a few items inside to make it like a mini gift basket!

33. Bow Phone Charm

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Phone charms are such a cute accessory that make carrying around your phone so much easier! Once she starts using this phone charm, she’ll never want to stop! It’s also a really good neutral option so it will match with any and every phone case.

34. Leather Jewelry Box

This jewelry box is so gorgeous! It’s perfect for holding her favorite earrings and rings. It’s a little bit on the smaller side, which makes it perfect for travel! Every girl needs a little bit of luxury in her life, and this gift will do just that!

35. Birthday Magazine Template

A birthday magazine is something that will make her feel so special! There are so many great templates to choose from, so all you have to do is add in pictures of her and customize it with text. It’s a lot easier than it seems and is something she will hold onto forever!

It’s gifts like this that show her just how special she is to you!

36. Pilates Socks

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Pilates socks make for such a good gift. And you can never have enough pilates socks, especially if she goes on the regular!

If you want to add a little something extra to this gift, you can get her a gift certificate to her favorite pilates studio.

And if she hasn’t yet tried pilates, this is a good way to encourage her to go with you. You’re just giving her a gentle nudge, like all good friends do! 🙂

37. Mini Initial Bracelet

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This bracelet is something I’ve gifted to almost every one of my close girlfriends, and they all love it! It’s dainty, but not overpriced, and has that personal touch that makes this piece of jewelry feel more special.

If she’s a gold girl, this will be her new favorite addition to her jewelry collection!

38. Golden Glow Body Oil

Every one needs a good body oil – if they want to have glowing skin and smell delicious! This one takes it one step further by adding a little bit of golden shimmer. So she’ll have that beautiful glow for the next time you have a girls night out!

39. Medium Custom Icon Tote

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A good tote bag is something she will use all of the time! Especially if it’s as cute as this one! The best part is, you can customize this tote with different fonts and patches to match her personality. So it’s not like any other tote!

It’s also pretty sturdy, so you know it will hold up super well.

40. Fuzzy Slippers

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The perfect pair of fuzzy slippers is the ultimate gift! So when she gets cold, or wants something cozy to wear around the house, she’ll have the perfect thing!

I mean, just look at them! You can’t tell me they don’t look irresistibly cozy!

41. Liquid Cream Blush

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A good color blush is one of the key components to a flawless makeup look. And if she wants that sun-kissed makeup look, a darker blush like this one is what she needs.

Cream blushes are also a lot easier to work with, and a little goes a long way. So this will last her for a while! It’s quite honestly one of the most perfect shades of blush, especially for brunettes.

42. Contour Cami Tank

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These contour tanks are to die for! They’re so flattering and comfortable, which is hard to find in a top. You’ll be doing her a big favor by adding this tank to her wardrobe. She’ll definitely be going back for more colors!

43. Vanilla Coffee Blend

If she’s a coffee gal, treating her to her favorite coffee blend, or gifting her a new one to try makes for a great gift. If she prefers a more flavorful coffee that isn’t just straight black, a vanilla blend might just become her new favorite!

It’s always fun to switch up coffee blends every once in a while. And who knows, this might just be the perfect coffee blend for her tastes. And it’s all thanks to you!

You can also pair this with a cute new mug to make her at-home coffees feel even more special.

44. Honey Infused Hair Oil

This hair oil smells so delicious! A good hair oil is also the key to making your hair super shiny all day long and get rid of the frizz. Think of it as the finishing touch for flawless hair.

She’ll get so many compliments with this hair oil!

45. Custom Newspaper Print

These custom newspaper prints are too cute! They also make for the perfect gift from a roommate. There’s no better way than to make your apartment or house feel

46. Iced Coffee Candle

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Candles can be a hit or miss gift. They’re cute, but often times it can feel kind of generic. So a good way to spice up this gift is to get her a unique candle for the special occasion.

Homesick candles always make for super cute gifts, especially with all of the different signature scents. They’re a great occasion candle, for whatever you’re celebrating. And it feels a little more personal that way too!

47. Mini Weekender Bag

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When she’s packing a bag for a weekend trip or overnight stay, this will be the bag she reaches for! This is the mini version of the classic weekender bag, which is just a little bigger.

Both are insanely roomy and have a ton of compartments, including one on the bottom for her shoes so it’s not getting everything else in her bag dirty.

You’ll be doing her a favor by getting her a good bag like this one that she can use for your next girls trip! 😉

48. Bubble Initial Necklace

If she hasn’t tried Hu chocolate yet, you’re about to change her life. I know, seems a little dramatic, but everyone who tries this chocolate gets hooked on it (yes, it’s that good!).

They have a ton of different options, but the hazelnut butter one tastes like Nutella in a chocolate bar. It’s crazy good and will easily become one of her new favorite sweet treats!

It also makes for a great addition to a gift basket or arrangement!

49. Bunny Bag Charm

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Bag charms are such a fun way to spice up your bag or purse. And what’s even better, is if the two of you have matching key chains. Nothing is better than twinning with your best friend!

It’s also a fun way to dress up your bag and make it feel more personal. Other people may have the same bag, but do they have a cute bunny bag charm that compliments it? Probably not!

50. HOKA Sneakers

HOKA sneakers are a little pricier, but this is a gift she’ll be thanking you endlessly for. If the two of you walk, hike, or run together, these tennis shoes are the perfect gift that will make her feel like she’s stepping on clouds.

It’s so much easier to stay active when you have a supportive pair of tennis shoes! It also helps if they’re just as cute as they are practical. 😉

51. Himalayan Salt Tequila Glasses

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These tequila salt glasses are the perfect 21st birthday gift that will help get the party started! They also make taking tequila shots a little more bearable (the saltiness of the cups are almost like a built-in chaser).

They also come with the cute serving tray with slots for each of the glasses and a spot to hold the limes. You can bet she definitely doesn’t have these!

52. Travel Jewelry Pouch

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A good jewelry pouch is everything when it comes to traveling. The worst is when all of your necklaces and bracelets get all tangled up and knotted. It’s kind of crazy how easily this happens!

But this pouch will make sure all of her jewelry stays organized and secure when she’s on the go. It has a ton of different slots for all of her jewelry and is pretty roomy, so she can bring all of her favorite pieces with her wherever she goes.

You can also personalize this gift to make it extra special. It’s always a fun touch to add her initials or name to something she’ll have for a long time.

53. Sur La Table Cooking Class

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If she likes to spend time in the kitchen, or wants to start, cooking classes are a great way to learn how to make different dishes, and they’re always a ton of fun. And you walk away with a delicious reward!

Experiences always make for the best gifts and will give you and your best friend some more great memories together!

54. DIY Flower Bouquet

A DIY gift bouquet is such an adorable gift that looks like you spent a ton of time making, but really, it’s pretty easy to put together. 🤫

It’s also a great way to give them a bunch of fun smaller products that you know they’ll love. These bouquets are super popular right now, and for good reason! I’m just saying, if I received one of these cute bouquets, I would be thrilled!

Here are some ideas for what to put in your flower gift bouquet:

Try to limit the bouquet to 4-6 products. Anything more will weigh it down too much and will be hard to keep together.

You’ll also want to put the products on these wood sticks and use double sided tape or hot glue to attach the package to the sticks so they’ll stay in the actual bouquet.

Flowers – No brainer! Wildflowers are usually easier to work with when it comes to creating a gift bouquet since they’re smaller and easier to move around and position how you want.

They’re also lighter, which is perfect for this gift since you don’t want it to be too heavy. Baby’s breath and chamomile are two fan-favorites that always look so good!

Small Puffy Numbers – If this is a birthday gift for your best friend, add in some small numbers for whatever birthday she’s celebrating. It’s a fun touch that makes it feel a lot more festive!

Lip gloss/balm – Every girl loves a good lip gloss or lip balm! And you can never have enough. Rhode, Summer Fridays, and the Dior Lip Oil (this dupe on Amazon is basically the exact same, except for the price tag) are all great options that she’ll absolutely love!

Hand Sanitizer – Touchland hand sanitizers are the best! They smell sooo good and leave your hands feeling super soft. If she hasn’t tried this hand sanitizer yet, she’ll quickly fall in love with it!

Mini Beauty Products – You don’t want to make this bouquet too big, so mini products are going to be your best bet. Any mini versions of beauty products she’s been wanting, or ones that you’ve tried yourself and have loved (best friends usually like a lot of the same things, so this is a safe bet!) are always a good idea.

Finish this gift by wrapping your bouquet in some brown paper or cellophane wrap and secure with a ribbon or some string to hold together and create a cute bow.

You’ll probably want to secure the paper or cellophane wrap with some double sided tape or more hot glue to make sure it doesn’t come undone. The more secure, the better!

55. Coffee Cup Holder Gift