57 IDEAS FOR THE BEST GIRLS’ PAMPER PARTY EVER FOR TWEENS AND TEENS

Are you planning a pamper party for your tween or teen daughter and her friends? Look no further! Here are some ideas to help you create the best girls’ pamper party ever, complete with DIY spa treatments, delicious treats, and fun activities to keep everyone pampered and entertained.

HOW TO PLAN AND HOST AN EPIC GIRLS’ PAMPER PARTY

Fun and frivolity are the main things to aim for when planning an at-home pamper party for tween and teen birthday parties. Take the fun up a notch by also making it a sleepover party.

Browse this list of fun ideas to plan the most epic pamper party ever.

PAMPERING BEAUTY TREATMENTS

Of course, pampering beauty treatments are the heart and soul of this party. So here are a few ideas for age-appropriate treatments to delight the guests. 

Related: 11 Cool and fun birthday party ideas for tween girls

Do remember things like checking with parents that tween girls are allowed to have their nails done, if they are ok with gel polish being used and if there are any no-go colours (I’d suggest sticking to neutrals or fun sparkles anyway!).

Oh, and don’t forget there is no point doing anything other than a very neutral manicure if the girls have to go to school the next day or so after the party!!

And one last thought. If nail painting is a no-no (this could be the case with younger tweens), you could use nail stickers instead. These cute nail stickers are just the ticket. 

2. FOOT SPA/PEDICURE STATION

Foot spas are lovely and fun. You don’t need to buy a foot spa. You can easily create a DIY at-home foot spa with the following:

If you want to go the extra mile, you could offer some simple reflexology-style foot massages, but I think this will elicit more giggles than relaxation from tween girls! 

3. FACE MASKS

Face masks are hugely popular with tweens and teens, and a pamper party wouldn’t be a pamper party without them!!

Teens tend to favour sheet masks (here’s the selection of sheet masks that Boots has) with lots of enticingly active-sounding ingredients. Sheet masks are mess-free, so that’s an added bonus. 

However, where is the fun in a face mask that doesn’t involve getting messy?! So you might want to invest in the kind of masks that get smeared on.

You might even fancy making a DIY face mask recipe or getting all the ingredients and getting the kids to make their own as part of the pamper party fun. 

Whichever route you decide to go down, do make sure to check with parents for allergies ahead of the party. 

4. HAIR BRAIDING AND STYLING

Hair braiding is a great activity to include in your party planning. There are loads of really great hair braiding tutorials on TikTok.

I’ve also found this really useful YouTube video that walks you through how to do five different kinds of hair braids:

• Double-dutch braids
• French plait
• Fishtail braids
• French rope braids
• Double French braids

If you are good with hair, you could offer to do the braiding yourself or set up the tutorial and let the girls try the braiding. 

If braids aren’t your daughter’s thing, how about setting up a hair styling station with curling tongs, hair straighteners and accessories for the girls to experiment with different hairstyles. 

5. FACE PAINTING AND TEMPORARY TATTOOS 

Face painting and tattooing aren’t strictly speaking spa treatments. However, younger tweens might like to have their faces painted or enjoy sticking on temporary tattoos as part of their pampering experience. 

These Fun Time party tattoos are really lovely. If you fancy providing temporary tattoos for cooler teens, Inked by Dani has a really good selection. 

PAMPER PARTY ACTIVITIES

If you want to make the party more interactive than the guests sitting around being pampered, you could include some activities to keep them occupied. 

These are some activities that would sync well with a pamper party for girls:

1. Lip balm making
2. Bath bomb making
3. Create a selfie booth with accessories.
4. Pop on a tween or teen movie. The Parent Trap or The Princess Diaries are cult classics for tweens, and Clueless comes to mind for teens.
5. Choose some party games from this big list of teen party games.
6. Provide a relaxing craft activity, like friendship bracelets or rock painting (this neon rock painting kit is fab).

PAMPER PARTY DECOR

It is pretty easy to create a pamper party vibe with stuff you already have around your home, such as cushions and throws.

But if you’d like to create a really fabulous spa-party vibe, how about using some of the following ideas:

1. String fairy lights around the room (How gorgeous are these pastel cotton ball fairy lights?!)
2. Set up essential oil diffusers (this diffuser is fab)
3. Honeycomb paper party decorations in pastel shades are very chic
4. Create a balloon arch across the room where the party is being held
5. Invest in some pretty party wear for serving food and drink (see below for more ideas on this)

PAMPER PARTY FOOD AND DRINK

No party is complete without fun food and drink. I think the best idea for creating a refreshment station for the party girls is to put together a really fabulous snack charcuterie board, choc full of mouthwatering goodies. 

I’ve put together a guide to creating visually appealing snack charcuterie boards with a big list of ideas for sweet and savoury board ideas.

As far as sweet treats go, pretty pastel macarons, iced cupcakes, and colourful candy always go down well, no matter the age of the girls.

If you want to go the whole hog and create a fancy afternoon tea, look at my guide to hosting a tea party for kids and teens and my big list of tea party menu ideas. 

I absolutely love this grazing table set from Party Pieces. 

Pizza is always a failsafe option if you don’t fancy creating a charcuterie board. Cook a batch, slice and leave it out for the girls to grab when they feel peckish. 

You can have some real fun creating a signature drink for the party.

DRINKS IDEAS FOR GIRLS’ PAMPER PARTY

Here are some ideas for delicious girls’ pamper party drinks:

1. Mocktail – fruity and colourful, add slices of fruit or cocktail sparklers for added wow
2. Big kilner-style jar with tap filled with chilled water infused with fresh mint and cucumber (or you could use a jug, but ideally a clear one for full effect)
3. Healthy smoothies are great. Ensure they aren’t too thick if you want them to be thirst-quenching.
4. Sparkling water with elderflower cordial is deliciously refreshing. Float some edible flowers in it for a nice touch. 
5. Exotic fruit juice combinations – you can usually find them readymade in the supermarket. 
6. Hot chocolate with marshmallows and squirty cream – this is a great option for a winter pamper party

PAMPER PARTY KIT / PARTY FAVOURS

A lovely idea for making all the girls feel special is to give them each a pamper party kit when they arrive at the party. This is also really useful if it will be a slumber party.

Alternatively, you could assemble a pamper party bag or choose one of these items to give a party favour. 

Here are some ideas to include in a pamper party kit or use for girls’ party bags:

• Headband or scrunchie: For keeping hair off the face during treatments
• Spa-style slippers and/or robes: For an authentic spa feel
• Satin eye mask: For an extra touch of relaxation and calming
• Aromatherapy pulse point rollerballs: Great for calming and soothing.
• Lip balm: To soothe and hydrate, what tween or teen doesn’t love lip balm?!
• Face mist: Lovely and refreshing, especially after a face mask
• Pamper party T-shirt: Just a little fun memento 
• Cosy socks: As an alternative to spa slippers to pad around in
• Nail polish: Use for the mini manicure, then get to take the polish home
• Bath bomb: To carry on the spa experience at home after the party

RECOMMENDED PAMPER PARTY PRODUCTS FOR TWEENS AND TEENS

We can all agree that a beautifully planned girls’ pamper party can be a fun and memorable experience for tweens and teens.

By including DIY spa treatments, delicious treats, and fun activities, you can create the best girls’ pamper party ever and provide a relaxing and enjoyable time for your daughter and her friends.

So plan that pamper party, and let the girls have some much-needed self-care and bonding time. 

KIDS PAMPER PARTY FAQ

There comes a time in a child’s life when they are over more traditional style younger kids’ parties and want a more grown-up birthday celebration.

1. What is a pamper party? A pamper party is a great way to give tweens and teens a more chilled-out, relaxed party that makes the birthday girl or boy feel grown up at the same time. 
2. Pamper parties aren’t just for girls. Boys can enjoy some pampering fun, too and with some thoughtful planning, you can make a pamper party fun for either gender. 
3. What age are pamper parties suitable for? Pamper parties are typically ideal for tweens and teens. You can host a pamper party for younger children, but tweens and teens are generally more interested in having a pamper party. 
4. Where can you host a pamper party for kids? It is totally possible to create a DIY pamper party at home. It is easy to set up some DIY pampering treatments. Or you could hire a company or professional to come to your home to provide treatments. Some spas will allow you to book parties for kids. You will need to check local listings.