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Black Friday 2024 live: 25% off Huda Beauty eyeshadow palettes plus offers on Samsung

Brands and retailers are kicking off their Black Friday sales early, with deals on Ghd, Ninja and more

Alex Lee
Tech writer
Saturday 16 November 2024 12:29 GMT
The sale is your chance to find top-rated products at their cheapest ever prices
The sale is your chance to find top-rated products at their cheapest ever prices (The Independent )

With less than two weeks to go until Black Friday’s main event, we’re already seeing hundreds of early deals from major brands and retailers, including Currys, Argos, Boots, Shark and more, so you can start your shopping right away.

Whether you’re looking to stock up on beauty essentials, replace your old laptop, or invest in a new mattress, the team has been compiling the most impressive deals so far on every product category imaginable in our Black Friday shopping guides. But for a real-time stream of discounts and news, our liveblog has you covered.

The Black Friday sales could save you cash on a TV, toys, jewellery and furniture, but the steepest discounts aren’t necessarily the best deals. The most impressive discounts 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, Samsung has started its sale, Ghd is offering up to 25 per cent off everything, Oodie has 50 per cent off blanket hoodies and Dyson is offering hundreds of pounds off its products. Elsewhere, you can find bargains at Boots, Currys, Argos, Lookfantastic and more, in what some are calling their biggest Black Friday sale ever.

We’ve been covering the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales for years here at IndyBest, so, we know how to spot a good deal from a dud. If it’s got a decent discount (and it’s worth your money), you’ll find it here.

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

The best Black Friday 2024 deals so far

With exactly two weeks to go until Black Friday 2024, the early offers do not disappoint. From 50 per cent off Oodie blanket hoodies to hundreds of pounds of Dyson vacuums, the IndyBest team of shopping experts have rounded up the best early Black Friday deals to shop over the weekend.

Plus, Alex will be back here tomorrow with live coverage of the sale. Have a lovely evening!

Best early Black Friday deals 2024, according to a shopping expert

I’ve found the best offers offers ahead of the main event, from Dyson, Apple, The Ordinary and more

Daisy Lester15 November 2024 17:30

Here’s how to get Amazon Audible for just 99p per month

Amazon Audible is home to thousands of audio titles, from novels and memoirs to original podcasts. Whether I’m walking the dog or washing up, Audible audiobooks are my soundtrack. Now, you can get three months for just 99p per month.

Audible: Was £7.99 per month, now 99p per month, Amazon.co.uk

(Amazon)

Audiobook subscription service Audible is currently 99p per month for three months for Amazon Prime subscribers who’ve never had Audible before (or haven’t been a member in the past 12 months). You can listen to thousands of select Audible Originals, podcasts, and audiobooks. Once your trial period comes to an end, an Audible subscription will cost £7.99 each month, which will pay for one audiobook (each month) as well as the above. The offer will end on 21 January 2025, so, you’ve still got plenty of time to subscribe, even after Black Friday ends.

Daisy Lester15 November 2024 17:15

Upgrade your laptop this Black Friday

Black Friday is your best chance to find great deals on laptops from top brands such as Apple, Microsoft, Dell and Asus – and tech critic Steve has already found some enticing early discounts.

Whether you’re after the latest MacBook, a portable gaming powerhouse or a deal on a cheap Chromebook, the Black Friday sales see prices drop on laptops across every price bracket and to suit every need.

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 FE: Was £749.99, now £449.99, Box.co.uk

(Samsung)

Samsung’s Galaxy Book range of laptops usually come in a little too expensive to recommend, but this deal price on the more affordable ‘FE’ edition makes it a great choice. You get an all-day battery life, fast charging and impressive all-round performance for productivity and creative tasks, while the premium build quality, lightweight materials and generous port selection put more expensive laptops to shame.

Best laptop deals to expect in the Black Friday 2024 sale

I’m rounding up the best deals on everything from gaming laptops to Chromebooks

Daisy Lester15 November 2024 16:45

When will the Pandora Black Friday 2024 sale start?

When it comes to jewellery, Pandora needs little introduction. Founded in 1982, the label began as a small, family-run jeweller in Copenhagen before it became the bemouth name it is today.

Sitting in the mid-range price point of the market, Pandora’s offerings are more accessible than some other jewellery brands, and often even more so during Black Friday. The annual sale has previously treated us to up to 30 per cent off Pandora lines, and is perfectly timed for Christmas gifting.

If you can’t wait until the main event, I’ve spotted an early saving.

Pandora moon and sun ring set: Was £105, now £90, Pandora.net

(Pandora )

Hailing from Pandora’s popular Moments collection, the celestial blue sparkling moon ring is crafted from sterling silver with a crescent moon motif at the centre. Filled with deep blue pavé, the style is complete with sparkling stars. Designed for stacking or mixing up your metals day to day, there’s also a 14k gold-plated celestial sparkling sun ring included in the set, and the two rings complement one another perfectly.

When will the Pandora Black Friday 2024 sale start?

Previous Pandora Black Friday sales have seen up to 30 per cent off almost everything

Daisy Lester15 November 2024 16:15

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 thebest time to upgrade your cans for less.

Amazon, Currys, Argos and John Lewis are all but guaranteed to offer big discounts on headphones and earbuds from the likes of Apple, Sony, Bose, Sennheiser, Beats and more. If you’re looking for a new pair of headphones and don’t want to wait until Black Friday, our tech team has found the best deals to shop right now (you’re welcome).

Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds: Was £259, now £195.58, Amazon.co.uk

(Sony)

Sony’s latest wireless earbuds have 25 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.

The best headphones deals we’re expecting this Black Friday

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

Daisy Lester15 November 2024 15:45

Looking for a heated clothes airer deal?

When it comes to doing the laundry in the depths of winter, there’s one appliance you may want to invest in: a heated clothes airer.

While a tumble dryer can cost up to £1.55 an hour to operate (depending on the model), a heated airer is a far more energy-efficient way to dry your clothes, as it is likely to cost less than 40p an hour to run. Now, you can save even more money, thanks to early Black Friday deals.

Easylife XL heated airer: Was £149.99, now £99.99, Easylife.co.uk

(Easylife)

Taking the top spot in our review of the best heated clothes airers, this model now comes with £50 off the price. This is one of the bigger airers available, with three tiers and 30 heated rails, meaning it can hold up to 15kg of laundry, which works out as about two full loads of most standard washing machines. Ideal for families, it also folds up completely flat when not in use, so you can store the airer away when it’s not in use.

Best heated clothes airer deals for Black Friday 2024

Supercharge your drying time with one of these discounted appliances ahead of the annual sale

Daisy Lester15 November 2024 15:15

A sleek saving on ghd hair straighteners

Ghd hair straighteners are the gold standard. Since the brand’s founding, it’s garnered an arsenal of tools under its beauty belt, adding everything from curlers and hair dryers to hot brushes along the way. But it is the instant smoothing power of the brand’s straighteners that have cemented their iconic status.

Now, you can save 20 per cent on one of the brand’s bestselling stylers at Amazon.

Ghd platinum+ hair straightener and professional styler: Was £239, now £189, Amazon.co.uk

(Theindependent)

Beauty writer Lucy has been using this straightener for more than a year now, and, when it comes to curling, straightening and giving ends a bouncy blow-dry flick, the platinum+ is certainly up to the task. Plus, in IndyBest’s review of the styler, our tester noticed “a difference after just one stroke”. She went on to say her strands, which are “prone to looking a little frizzy”, were “the sleekest they’d ever been”. It’s a yes from me.

Daisy Lester15 November 2024 14:45

The Amazon Black Friday 2024 sale has arrived

Amazon is a bemouth in the shopping world, so it’s Black Friday sale is always hotly anticipated. Home to practically everything on your shopping list, the retailer’s early sale has landed with thousands of discounts across beauty, tech, appliances and more.

Plus, Amazon’s main event lands on 21 November, so it’s only going to get better.

Fire TV 55in omni QLED series 4K UHD smart TV: Was £749.99, now £519.99, Amazon.co.uk

(Amazon)

You can now step up your at-home entertainment system for less, with 30 per cent off this Fire TV. With QLED providing vivid life-like colours and pictures, fool-proof streaming and a customisable home screen, this is a TV you’ll be proud to build a room around. It was also picked as the best budget buy in our review of the best TV’s of 2024.

Russell Hobbs fresh air dehumidifier: Was £51.99, now £39.99, Amazon.co.uk

(Amazon/Russell Hobbs)

Now with more than 20 per cent off, this model was selected as the best for kitchens in our round-up of the best dehumidifiers. Our tester, Rachael, said this appliance is ideal for extracting any condensation that may appear during cooking, and loved its ease of use and subtle size. “Perfect for small spaces and rooms up to 15 square metres, this dehumidifier is so compact it will sit neatly on your shelves or sideboard without you even realising it’s there. Plus, it feels solid and robust,” she explained.

Amazon has launched an early Black Friday sale – these are the deals you need to see

The online retailer is dropping prices well ahead of the main sale event

Daisy Lester15 November 2024 14:15

The best microwave Black Friday 2024 deals

A microwave might seem like a boring purchase, but it’s an important one. Whether it’s for speedy meals, fresh popcorn or last-minute defrosting, these appliances can be a godsend in the kitchen, and some come complete with nifty features than enable you do much more than heat up last night’s leftovers. The best models don’t come cheap, though, so, the team is always on the hunt for a discount or two.

Salter duowave two-in-one air fryer and microwave: Was £249, now £182, Currys.co.uk

(Salter)

This microwave landed the top spot in our review of the best microwaves, and was praised by our reviewer for being a “game-changer”. Our tester added that they “found it to be perfect for busy households, because, whatever dish you want to cook, this machine has a function to do it”. Now, you can pick one up for less.

Best microwave deals for Black Friday 2024: Handpicked by our experts

Here’s everything you need to know about the biggest sale event of the year

Daisy Lester15 November 2024 13:45

Save on air fryers in the Currys Black Friday sale

Air fryers don’t have to be clunky and dominate your kitchen counter space. There are sleek, space-saving options out there, too – like this compact air fryer from Ninja, which now comes with a 30 per cent discount at Currys.

Ninja air fryer AF100UK: Was £99.99, now £69.99, Currys.co.uk

(Currys)

The model received rave reviews when reviewed by the testing team, it was noted that despite “using up to 75 per cent less fat than traditional frying methods, you still get a good crunch. Its generous 3.8l basket can fit a medium-sized chicken and allows you to air fry, roast, reheat and dehydrate”. What more could you want?

Daisy Lester15 November 2024 13:15

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