Probably the best way to ascertain a good Christmas gift for a teenage girl is by asking her what she would like, and then making sure the parents approve. A teenage girl might be very much into makeup or certain fashions that would not meet with her parents’ approval.

When one cannot get a direct answer from the teenage girl or her parents, a few select gifts can generally delight most girls. If you are unsure about the makeup question, one fun Christmas gift idea for a teenage girl is a bath and body product. Some come in great scents, like Philosophy’s Cinnamon Buns or Chocolate Milk scented products. Everything from body wash, to shampoo to a light moisturizer is available in pretty yet young scents. As well, adding some nice loofahs or scrub pads can be a nice touch.

Hair care items may be desirable gifts as well. These can be practical, such as brushes or shampoos. New ionic hair dryers or flat irons are also a popular choice. If a girl has long hair, a Christmas gift could be a basket of differently styled ponytail holders, headbands and decorative clips to put hair up.

Another Christmas gift that few teenage girls would object to are MP3 players. This newest method of listening to tunes is a must have for most teenage girls. If a girl already has an MP3 player, consider music downloads gift certificates so she can add to her music collection. Alternately, a satellite radio player and subscription to a satellite service can make for a great Christmas gift.

Unlike many boys, teenage girls often welcome clothing. If unsure about the girl’s fashion sense, one great way to go for a Christmas gift is a whimsical pajama set, perhaps with accompanying robe and slippers. Search for garments that are flame retardant for added sleeping safety.

Avid readers may enjoy collections of works like Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul or may enjoy some of the excellent current fiction offerings. Alternately, books that cater to a particular girl’s interest are excellent choices. If you can’t decide, a gift certificate to a good bookseller with lots of choices may make for an excellent Christmas gift. Subscriptions to magazines designed for teenage girls may also please the reader.

If choosing gift certificates, try to focus on stores with a wide variety of merchandise. Gift certificates that can be used throughout a mall or for large Internet companies are more likely to give the teenager lots of options. Alternately, one can focus on a girl’s specific interests in choosing a Christmas gift certificate. A passionate nature-loving girl might be best served by a gift certificate to a good outdoors store. A sports fanatic might be most charmed by a gift certificate to an excellent local sporting goods store.

Whatever the Christmas gift, be sure to include a gift receipt. This is particularly important for electronics, books and clothing. This gives the girl the option to return duplicate gifts, or to get a different sizes if needed.