Amazing Gift Ideas for a 20 Year Old Woman

20 year old women are at an exciting time in their life. They are at the beginning of their adult life, maybe at college, maybe setting up home for the first time or embarking on a new career. 

What she is currently doing in her life can give you some ideas of relevant gifts to buy the 20 year old you know. Read on for lots of suggestions below. 

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Books

There are some funny and inspiring books that make perfect gifts for 20 year olds. 
One of my favorites is Adulting - How to Become a Grown-Up in 468 easy(ish) steps. It's written by a woman in her late twenties and gives lots of helpful advice for navigating the 20s (the time when you're leaving home, on a limited budget and a keeping on top of all the things you have to do to manage your new adult life).
The chapters covers the mind, domesticity, love and dating, money, maintenance, family, friends and neighbours and much more. 
It makes an excellent present for those leaving home, graduating college or embarking on their first job. 

This book is lifechanging. It pulls no punches and will tell you things exactly as they are.. But it is a fantastic book to read at the age of 20, so you can learn from the wisdom of others and avoid making the same mistakes. 

It's easy to read and pefect to dip in and out off. So you can read the parts of the book that will help you at certain times. 

It gives more than just advice, encouragement. Some of the stuff we know and just neee reminding of. 

If you want a small gift that will really have an impact this is the book to get. 

This is another book jam packed full of wisdom and nuggets of advice. It reailly is easy to dip in and out off. Great for keeping on a bedside table and having a 5 minute read everyday. 

This is not just advice people in their twenties, but people of every age could learn a thing or two from this book.

It's funny too, one of my favorites is:

Don't every check Facebook when you're:
a.) Depressed
b.) Drinking
c.) Depressed and drinking. 

d.)Unemployed
e.) Struggling with being blessed with singleness while some of your friends seem to be blessed with a Brad Pitt lookalike and that blazing white fence shining with the glory of the American Dream on steroids,
f.) Any time after 9.17pm.  

Accessories For Her Electronics and Tech

There are tons of tech  accessories she will love. 
Accessories for her electronics including portable chargers, earbuds, cases and covers and tablet stands are always useful ideas. 
Check out a couple of ideas below. 

Portable Charger

This is fantastic gadget to have in any bag. 
What happens when you're out and about, run out of juice on your phone and need to send a text or a phone call. You panic!!

But not if you have a portable charger in your bag like the lipstick shaped Anker charger. It gives up to at least one full charge with most phones. 

It is small and compact so can easily fit in a bag or a pocket. 
It gives that extra bit of security that you can always be in touch in case of an emergency. 
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It is the perfect stocking filler or secret santa gift too. 

Wireless Earbuds 

Wireless earbuds are great for listening to music and podcasts  on the go. 

They connect easily via bluetooth to her phone or other device. 

She can also use them to take hands free calls. Ideal for calls while doing chores around the home or while walking. 

The earbuds are also waterproof so can be used for exercise or outdoors while it's raining. 

Hair and Beauty Gifts

20 year old women generally like to look good and there are many hair and beauty gifts that help her acheive this. 
Hair tools such as flat irons, curling irons, hair wavers and straightening brushes are all really useful ideas for helping her look good before a night out with her friends. 
There are tons of make up ideas too. For a gift it's almost a good idea to get something that she isn't likely to buy herself and for most 20 year olds this is a more expensive but high quality piece of make up. 

Hair Straightening Brush 

If she likes to straighten her hair this is a fantastic hair tool to have in her collection. 
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Ditch the flat irons and use a brush to straighten your hair instead. 

Divide your hair into sections and just brush the heated brush through to get straight results. 

It's quick to heat up and there are 6 different temperature settings to choose from so there will be the perfect setting for her hair. 

The ceramic iron teeth are high quality and it's designed to mean there will be no damage to your hair. 

Revelon One Stop Hair Volumizer and Hair Brush

This hot air brush will save her time as she will be able to dry her hair and style it simultaneously. 

As less time is needed to dry and style her hair, this also means  less damage. 

Ionic technology also means 30% less frizz. This is versus drying and styling her hair separately. 

When she dries her hair, it also adds volume. 

Great hair in less time - means more time in bed in the morning and faster time to get ready for a night out. 

Hair Scalp Massager Brush

This little scalp massager is the perfect way to wash her hair in the shower. 

It will massage her scalp while she shampoos but it also has lots of other benefits too. 

It promotes blood circulation. And it really cleans  hair all the way to your scalp. It's good for removing hair products that she may have used during the week, leading to clean and beautifully shiny hair. 

Due to the size it makes the ideal stocking filler gift. 

Bedhead waver

If she likes to try out different looks and style her hair in different ways she will love the bedhead waver. 

It easily waves her hair (which is what she will want simple and quick). It has Tourmaline ceramic technology which will help reduce frizz and add shie. 

It's easy to do, just style one inch sections at a time for natural looking wavers or larger sections for a more uniform wave look. 

It has different heat settings for different types of har. But it heats up to 400°F if you require to lock the style in quickly. 

Perfume 

Most women in their twenties will really appreciate some expensive perfume. 

If she is a student she may not have the money to buy a really nice fragrance so it's a lovely gift to receive. She can then have the luxury of wearing a perfume she really likes. 

A bottle of perfume is always a good choice but if you fancy splurging a little bit extra there are some fantastic perfume sets as well. 

The Marc Daisy Dream perfume is a long lasting fragrance which is in a really beautiful glass bottle. 

Turbie Twist Hair Towel 

A hair towel may seem like a strange present but the Turbie twist hair towel is a not like any other hair towel. 

Firstly Its unique twist and loop system makes it the hair towel that stays in place. Great for when she's wondering around the dorm, her room or the changing rooms at the gym. 

The microfiber material ensures that is soaks up water so that less blow drying time is needed. 

It's a particularly good gift for a twenty something with long or thick hair. 

Luxury Shampoo and Conditioner

Many 20 year olds don't have lots of money so some luxury shampoo and conditioner is something they would like but wouldn't normally buy themselves. This is why it makes a great gift. 

The Argan oil shampoo and conditioner featured has moisturising properties and leaves hair looking and feeling shiny and silky. 

It's cruelty free and also free from parabens, sulfates, phthalates, gluten and drying alcohol. 

Jewelry

Many 20 year old women will appreciate jewelry as a gift. Sometimes it's difficult to know what kind of jewelry she likes. So if you can pay attention to the kind of pendants, bracelets and other jewelry she wears everyday to give you some idea of pieces she will wear and like. 
If you're still clueless, here are some specific suggestions it's difficult to go wrong with. 
Birthstone jewelry - there are some lovely pieces of jewelry which features birthstones such as pendants, bracelets and earrings. If you buy the correct birthstone for the month of her birth then is makes the gift a little personal to her and shows her you've really thought about it. 
Charm bracelets - women of every age love charm bracelets. Pandora charm bracelets are particularly popular. When you buy her a first bracelet include at least one charm It could be a charm which has meaning to you or her (again a birthstone charm is one option). The great thing about a charm bracelet is that you can always get her charms for subsequent gifts too. 
Simple pendant
Jewelry with an engraving - another way of personalizing jewelry and shows extra thought is to engrave the jewelry with an message or inscription. If you're not sure what to engrave there are some pieces of jewelry which are ready engraved with the perfect message such as "Love you to the moon and back". 

Beautfiul Bangle Bracelet

Most 20 year old women are going to love this timeless bangle bracelet. 

It looks amazing for everyday wear as well as for special occasions. 

It's adjustable with a clasp closure so can fit many different wrist sizes. The size is 6.5 inches to 7.5 inches. 

For gift giving, it comes in a gift box. 

20th Birthday Necklace

This is the perfect piece of jewelry for a 20th birthday. 

There are 20 beads, each bead represents 1 year of her life so far. 

The beads come on a silver chain which is dainty but strong. 

It comes in a box for easy gift giving. 

Cute String Bracelet

The ideal gift for the strong, sassy 20 year old, this bad ass bracelet is a beaded morse code bracelet. 

It's simple and elegant. Perfect for everyday, casual wear. 

It comes in a gift box for easy gift giving. 

If "Bad Ass" isn't the right phrase for the person you are buying for there are many others to choose from including "stay weird", "never give up" and "I love you. 

Tech Gifts

There are tons of electronic and tech gadgets that make fantastic gifts for a lady who is turning 20 years old. 
Some ideas include a smart watch, action camera, fitness activity tracker, amazon echo, new tablet, new smart phone, a television for her room or a media streaming player such as the amazon fire stick. 
Check out some ideas below. 

Tile Mate

Does she sometimes lose her keys, wallet, phone or other item? 

If so, a tile mate is the perfect gift. 

She can attach a tile mate to her keys or other item. If she loses them, just use the tile app to ring her tile mate. If the tile mate is not with range (over 200ft away), you can locate where she last has them using the tile app. 

If she loses her phone, she can press the button on her tile app and it will ring her phone even if it's on silent. 

​Action Camera

Is she the sporty, outdoors or creative type? If so, she may appreciate an action camera like the Go Pro Hero so she can film her escapades. 

Go Pro Hero

Go Pro Hero cameras are small cameras that are in waterproof casing (it's waterproof up to 40m), dirtproof and shockproof and designed to shoot footage of sports, action or just life in general. It videos in HD but you can get some great wide angle 5mp shots from using the camera too.
You can use a strap to mount the camera to your gear such as a bike or a helmet and start shooting the action. It doesn't have to be sports you are filming. Shoot footage of everyday life too. Perhaps she would appreciate a small camera to take to music concerts - as the camera work in light and dark conditions without having to adjust the settings. 
It's great to take swimming and snorkelling shots. 
If this interests you, the Go Pro Hero 4 may also be one to look at. It is more expensive but has wifi and other great features too. 

Amazon Echo Dot

The Echo dot with a clock is ideal to have on her nightstand. 

She can set an alarm and snooze it by tapping on the top of the dot.  

The Dot is great for listening to music. Just ask for a song, artist, or genre from Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, and more. Move it from room to room around the home where you want to listen to music. It's lightweight so easily transportable to college too.

Use Alexa on Echo to do all kinds of tasks. Ask questions such as "What's the weather?" or "What's on my calandar today". 

Use it to order an uber or a pizz and  control smart home devices. 

Alexa is getting smarter all the time so new functions are always being added. ​

Clothes and Accessories

20 year old girls normally love fashion. She will probably like to look good and may have a busy social life going to parties and out with friends. Clothing can be difficult to buy but you can get round this by buying vouchers to her favorite store or taking her on a shopping spree. You could maybe get her to point out a few things that she likes at the mall and then buy one as a surprise.

Accessories are slightly easier to buy. Ideas include clutch bags (great for a night out) or a wristlet. A wristlet is normally big enough to carry a cellphone, money and cards. She can keep hold of it by attaching it to her wrist or carry it in another purse. 
 
A purse or bag is another gift idea. Which type you get will depend on her personality. An everyday purse is normally great for most girls. They can take such a purse to the mall, out with friends or wherever she is going in the daytime. Backpacks are great for college students. A new gym bag is great for girls who enjoy playing sports.

Infinity Scarf

Scarves, hats and gloves make fantastic Christmas gifts and are often the easiest gifts to buy as you don't have to worry about getting the size right. 

Infinity scarves like the one featured are easy to wear and look good on everybody.

​They are also super practical for keeping her warm during a cold winter day. 

The scarf featured comes in lots of different colors so you can choose one to go with her coat or other favorite outfit. 

Fuzzzy Socks

Fuzzy socks are perfect for a winter or holiday gift. 

These socks are super warm and comfortable and will keep her feet warm during the cold mornings or just when chilling out. 

They have silicone rubber grips on the bottom so she doesn't have to worry about falling over. 

There are may different colors to choose from. 

They are great to wear around the home. 

Wristlet

A wristlet is a really cool gift idea and practical too. 

It will hold her phone, bank cards and money. She can take it out on its own and keep it secure around her wrist. Or she can throw it into a bigger bag, or attach it inside the bag where she can easily find it. 

The  wristlet featured comes in lots of different colors and designs. 

It can carry a phone and essentials such as money and cars. 

Kate Spade Tote Bag

This cute Kate Spade canvas tote bag looks amazing and is super versatile. 

Use it for grocery shopping, to carry books, as a beach bag or for your gym clothes. It can be folded up and kept in a pocket or car when she's not using it, that way it is always there and ready for her to use when she needs it. 

It comes in several different designs. 

It features two straps that are long enough to be worn over her shoulder comfortably and an interior pocket to store pens, jewelry and more for quick access. 

Gifts For College 

If she is a student at college, it opens up a wide range of study gift and other ideas. Here are some ideas for the 20 year old student:
A starbucks voucher for when she picks up coffees coffee while she’s studying
A bathrobe to wear between her room and the bathroom
​A backpack to carry her books, laptop and folders to and from college
A media streaming player to give her access to multiple extra channels such as netflix and hulu.
A new mug or other kitchen accessories
A lapdesk which she can use to rest her laptop on her legs while using it on the couch or on the bed.
​Also check out the bedrest below. 

Bedrest

The bed rest is a perfect for giving her that extra support when she wants to read or use her tablet or laptop while sitting on the bed or couch. 
They come in several different colors and designs.
There is a handle on the top of the bed rest which is great for carrying it from room to room. 
It's also great for sitting on the bed and watching television or listening to music. 
This bedrest is covered in a high pile, brightly colored plush that soft to touch and fun to decorate with.

Lapdesk

A lapdesk is perfect for looking at a laptop or writing while sitting on the bed, on the couch or anywhere where you don't have a desk but need one. 

It's perfect for college students but also great for any kind of notebook work or entertainment. 

The lapdesk featured is perfect for a laptip up to 15.6 inch. It has a micro bead bottom for comfort and to protect you from the laptop heat. It also a phone holder and a mouse pad. 

There's also a built in handle so it's easy to move around between rooms. 

Programmable Alarm Clock 

Keep organised and get up on time with this charging alarm clock. 

Always make sure your phone is fully charged after a night's sleep with a charger attached to the clock which can be kept right next to your bed. 


This device’s built-in USB port means you’ll never be looking for the charger of your smartphone, tablet or mp3 player.​

The projection can be turned on and off as needed. and the  vibrant 1.2" white LED display with 4 dimming options let you choose how bright your display is (high, medium, low, off). 

Make Up Vanity Mirror 

This is a great vanity mirror with 21 LED bulbs to provide the best lighting when she is doing her make up. 

It's has different magnification mirrors (1x, 2x, and 3x) so she can get close up when she needs to. 

Adjustable rotation ensures she can get the mirror at the right angle for her. 
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It can fold up to save space in between uses and for easy  transportation. The base can also be removed if you need to pack the mirror away for transportation or storage as well. 

Mini Waffle Maker

This cute and compact mini waffle maker is great to fit on the countertop of a small kitchen. 

Perfect for making quick snacks when she is hunger. 

Make mini waffles in 3 mintues. 

It's easy to clean up too. 

Make waffles, paninins, hash browns and even biscuit pizza. 

Bed Shelfie

A bed shelfie is the perfect bedside companion. 

It will hold your morning drink, phone, book, kindle  (safely holds up to 15Ibs). Or whatever you need right next to you at night. 

It can easily be clamped to a bed without tools and it includes thick felt pads. 

It comes in different colors and sizes. 
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Swiss Army Knife

A pocket knife features 14 fuctions to equip you for everyday adventures, including 2.45 inch blade, corkscrew, bottle opener with screwdriver and scissors. 

The swiss army knife is perfect for jobs around the house or home but also great for camping, hiking, fishing and other outdoor advetures.

It comes in lots of different colros. 

Great for keeping in a pocket, bag or draw at home. 

The 5-Ingredient College Cookbook: Easy, Healthy Recipes

Want to help a 20 year old to cook healthy food? 

This cookbook could be the answer? 

This college cookbook makes it easy for students to prepare fresh, tasty, healthy meals for themselves on a budget, with more than 100 recipes that only take 30 minutes to throw together, and only require 5 main ingredients.

She can learn a few recipes. It will help her save money and stay healthy. 

Music Gifts 

If she likes to listen to music, here are some fab gift ideas;

Bluetooth speakers - these will allow her to stream music from her smartphone, tablet or other device to her speakers. They are generally very portable and can easily be moved around the home from room to room or taken away to friend’s houses or on vacation.  There are bluetooth speakers to suit a range of budgets. The more expensive versions tend to provide a higher quality of sound.

Headphones - these are particularly great if she is in shared accommodation or could be annoying other family members when listening to music. There are also wireless headphones that can be used with bluetooth and are great when moving around the house, walking or exercising. There are also sleepphones, wireless headphones for when you sleep.

Tickets to see her favorite band
Subscription to spotify - great for listening to music on the go.
Itune vouchers

Bluetooth Speakers

This Bluetooth speakers is particularly cool. Stream your music from a smart phone or tablet via bluetooth. 

It's a small and lightweight speaker but it still gives brilliant sound. She can throw it in her bag to take anywhere she likes. 

It's waterproof and has been designed for use in a shower iwth a cord so you can hang the speaker or use the suction cup to attach it to a shower wall. It's also good for use by the pool. 

Other cool features include a decent battery life (up to 12 hours on 70% volume) She can also use it for hands free calls. 

It's available in different colors too.

​Check out more music gift ideas.

Driving Gifts

If she has a car there are lots of accessories and gifts she can receive. They include an organizer for her car, a mount for a cellphone, a car bluetooth speaker, car seat covers or a gps. 

Driving Car Organizer

If her car is messy than this car organizer is a must. 
It's fantastic for organising all the stuff you want to transport in the car. 
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Keep essentials such as a pen, tissues, driving gloves, glasses and maps there for when you need them. 

It can also be used to store a tablet, a drink, some snacks or whatever you need. 

You could team than organizer with a car trash can to make sure she does keep her stuff and mess in check. 

Car Trash Can 

A car trash can is perfect to keep her car pristine. No more candy wrappers or soda cans left on the floor! 

The trash can featured has a lid so all the trash is kept out of sight. There is an elastic opening on the top so you can easily just throw any wrappers right inside. 

Mesh pockets on the side are perfect for holding wipes or hand sanitiser. 

There are straps so she can easily attach the trash can to a glove box, seat or the center console. 

The trash can comes with 10 bag liners to use. 

Sports and Fitness

If she is into her sports and fitness she may love new sports clothing or gym gear. Other ideas include a sports watch such as a running watch. Or specific gear for her chosen sport. Fitbits which measure her activity and count steps are another awesome idea. 

A fitbit versa smart watch does absolutely everything you need in a fitness device but it has the capabilities of a smart watch too. 

It track steps, distance, calories burned, heart rate, floors climbed and active minutes. Stay connected with call, text & calendar alerts and notifications from your favorite apps like Gmail, Facebook and more (when phone is nearby). 

It has GPS so you can map your routes and see run stats like pace and duration on display (when your phone is nearby)

It also works with Alexa so you can use voice control with the watch. Use Alexa to ​get quick news and information, check the weather, set timers and alarms, control your smart home devices

Yoga Pants

If she likes to work out, she can never have too many yoga pants. 

Black leggings are a staple of any women's workout wardrobe. 

Leggings can be used for yoga, biking, running, the gym or any type of exercise or workout. 

They are also great for eveyday casual use

The Bucket List 

The Bucket List, 1000  Adventures Big and Small is an amazing book to inspire wanderlust.

It's great for the inspired traveler and also just as brilliant to have as a coffee table book. Everybody will want to flick through this one!

There are stunning photos of amazing places all over the globe and ideas of brilliant adventures to undertake. 

Swim with dolphins in New Zealand, take a sauna in Finland, canoe down the Yukon river in Canada, tango in Buenos Aires, forage for food in Central Park and zipline down the Alps! 

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