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Black Friday 2024 live: Latest discounts, from iPads to skincare

Brands and retailers are kicking off their Black Friday sales early, with deals on iPads, PlayStation, Yoto, Zara and more

Alex Lee
Tech writer
Monday 25 November 2024 17:39 GMT
Top products are crashing to all-time low prices in the mammoth sale
Top products are crashing to all-time low prices in the mammoth sale (The Independent)

Black Friday 2024 officially starts on 29 November, but retailers from Currys, Argos and Debenhams to Boots and Shark have already begun their sales. Ecommerce giant Amazon is the latest to launch, with Sony PlayStation and Glossier having joined the action last week.

Whether you’re looking to stock up on beauty essentials, replace your old laptop or invest in a new mattress, the IndyBest team are compiling hundreds of deals in our Black Friday shopping guides. But for real-time updates on discounts and news as it drops, our liveblog has you covered.

But, whether you’re after a TV, toys, jewellery or furniture, the biggest price drops aren’t necessarily the most impressive. The best, genuine deals are those on products that are actually worth your money, so we’ll make sure to bring you offers on items we’ve tested ourselves.

So far, Dyson’s Black Friday sale has discounted the cultairwrap, Sony has discounted the price of the PS5 Slim to an all-time low and Pandora has just launched its sale with up to 30 per cent off jewellery. Elsewhere, you can find bargains at John Lewis, Argos, Lookfantastic and more. It’s shaping up to be one of the biggest Black Friday sales ever.

Read more: Best Black Friday deals to shop, according to a shopping expert

Best Black Friday deals on Ugg boots

Whether you love them or wish they’d been left in the Noughties, there’s no denying the resurgence of Uggs – and the brand’s Black Friday sale is one of the most anticipated.

With Ugg styles costing anywhere between £90 to £165, its sale is your best chance to score a pair for (a lot) less. You can sign up to be among the first to know when Ugg’s sale kicks off, but in the meantime I’ve found some stellar savings on the brand’s fur-lined boots and slippers.

Ugg classic ultra mini platform boots, burnt cedar: Was £155, now £124, Very.co.uk

(Very )

Make a statement this winter, with Uggs’ cult platform boots. Distinguished by the brand’s signature ankle silhouette, shearling-lined interior and suede outer, the boots’ platform soles give them a contemporary edge. Thanks to Very, you can save £30 on the wintery burnt cedar colourway. Style with baggy jeans and a thick knit, for the ultimate cosy ensemble.

The best Ugg Black Friday deals I’m hoping to shop in the 2024 sales

With discounts across furry slippers, cult mini boots and more, the brand’s sale is always mega

Daisy Lester23 November 2024 18:00

When do the Black Friday sales start?

Falling the day after Thanksgiving in the US, Black Friday marks the start of the pre-Christmas shopping season.

This year, the mammoth sale will kick off on Friday 29 November. Lasting a full four days, the deals will end on Cyber Monday (2 December).

However, plenty of brands have kicked off their sales early this year. Boots was the first to kick off proceedings, with John Lewis and Argos closely behind. In the days since, AO, Currys, Shark, Ninja, Oodie, Superdrug, Habitat and Dyson have all followed suit. Amazon is among the latest to join in, with the retailer launching its early Black Friday sale on 21 November 2024.

Daisy Lester23 November 2024 17:00

The Zara Black Friday 2024 deals I’m looking forward to

Whether I’m after an occasion dress, a staple pair of heels for party season or a knitted jumper to complete my winter wardrobe, Zara is my favourite destination on the high street for affordable fashion – and the brand’s Black Friday sale is a highlight of the shopping calendar.

Zara hosts a few sales throughout the year but its Black Friday event is the most anticipated. In 2023, the brand offered 40 per cent off selected items, while previous years have seen site-wide discounts of 20 to 30 per cent.

From winter coats and boots to party dresses, skirts and knits, the 2024 sale will be your chance to refresh your wardrobe for the new year, and at a fraction of the cost. Below, I’ve rounded up everything you need to know, including offers available to shop now.

The Zara Black Friday 2024 deals to expect for 2024

Previous years have seen site-wide discounts and up to 40 per cent off

Daisy Lester23 November 2024 16:30

Oodie’s blanket hoodies are half price for Black Friday

Blanket hoodies are one of winter’s hottest buys – and one brand in particular dominates the market: Oodie. Luckily, if you’re looking to save on one of its coveted wearable throws, the brand has just announced the return of its mega Black Friday event, where you can save 50 per cent on its blanket hoodies.

The Oodie, black: Was £65, now £32.50, Theoodie.co.uk

(Oodie )

“Large enough to curl beneath it on the sofa but still sufficiently fitted and lightweight to move around the house while working from home, the Oodie will be a saviour when temperatures plummet,” I said in my review of the cult Oodie. My only gripe was its not-so-pocket-friendly price, making this 50 per cent saving especially appealing.

Daisy Lester23 November 2024 16:00

Save nearly £100 on the Dyson airwrap

A cult buy, Dyson’s airwrap complete model is on sale with £80 off at Boots, John Lewis, Currys, Argos and Very. The tool comes with six attachments for optimum when styling, whether you’re creating super sleek looks or a bouncy blowout.

Dyson airwrap complete volumise: Was £479.99, now £399.99, Boots.com

(Boots)

“Despite looking complex, using it was super simple and straightforward,” Lucy said in her review. “It dried and smoothed hair quickly and easily, with minimal effort needed. And the round brush was also a welcome addition here too, as our tester loved using it to dry her hair for a blowdry-esque finish – this is something that she would usually have to use a hairdryer and straighteners to achieve,” she added.

Dyson airwrap is reduced to less than £250 in rare Black Friday deal

The sale is your chance to invest in the cult hair tool

Daisy Lester23 November 2024 15:30

Listen up: These are the headphones deals to know

Whether you’re after a pair of noise-cancelling headphones for your commute or a set of workout earbuds, Black Friday is the best time to upgrade your cans for less.

Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds: Was £259, now £188.99, Amazon.co.uk

(Sony)

Sony’s latest wireless earbuds are 27 per cent off at Amazon. They reign supreme in our round-up of the best wireless earbuds, and our tester was impressed by the noise-cancellation and sound quality. The WF-1000XM5 have “a level of deft clarity and forensic detail that makes every part of the music soar, from vocals to mid-range and bass,” they noted.

Best deals on headphones for Black Friday 2024

I’m rounding up the best early discounts on headphones from Bose, Apple AirPods, Sony and more

Daisy Lester23 November 2024 15:00

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