Black Friday 2024 live: Best deals so far, from Dyson’s airwrap to Hotel Chocolat’s velvetiser
Brands and retailers are kicking off their Black Friday sales early, with deals on Ninja, PlayStation, Yoto and more
Black Friday officially begins on 29 November, but we’re already seeing early deals dropping thick and fast from the likes of Currys, Argos, Debenhams, Boots and Shark. Ecommerce giant Amazon is one of the latest to launch its official Black Friday sale, with Sony PlayStation joining the fun this morning.
with major names like Pandora, Zara and more set to follow in the coming days, whether you’re looking to stock up on beauty essentials, replace your old laptop or invest in a new mattress, the IndyBest team is 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.
With Christmas around the corner, the sales also serve as the perfect opportunity for you (read: Santa) to save some money. 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.
The biggest sales happening right now? As we mentioned above, yesterday Amazon kicked off its coveted Black Friday week; Samsung started discounting many of its top products; and the EE Store has slashed the AirPods Pro to its lowest-ever price.
Dyson’s Black Friday sale also includes an £80 saving on the cult favorite airwrap; Ghd is offering up to 25 per cent off everything; and Sony has discounted the price of the PS5 Slim to an all-time low. Elsewhere, you can find bargains at Boots, Currys, Argos, Lookfantastic and more. It’s shaping up to be one of the biggest Black Friday sales ever.
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The Nespresso vertu pop is now less than £70
Nespresso has produced some very pocket-friendly coffee machines. Case in point, the vertu pop – which , with this deal, is even more of a steal. With a 30 per cent discount, the price has dropped to less than £70.
Nespresso vertu pop: Was £99, now £69, Nespresso.com
“With its bright pop of colour, tiny size and quick and easy coffee-making capabilities, we only have good things to say about this cost-cutting coffee machine”, said our reviewer. They also noted that it’s “all incredibly sleek and streamlined”, which makes it a great pick for those coffee drinkers looking for a “fuss-free” appliance. “All used pods are stored in a tray inside, which can be pulled out and thrown away, and one simple button on the top is all you need to press”, they explained. And with this discount, what’s not to love?
Don’t miss this rare Toniebox deal
While deals on the Toniebox don’t come around often, this one sees the children’s audio player discounted by 20 per cent – so, you can tick one more name off your Christmas shopping list for less.
Tonies toniebox, pink: Was £79.95, now £63.96, Tonies.com
“This versatile audio player has been designed firmly with kids in mind; it’s soft and padded (with no pointy corners), durable and completely intuitive to use”, one of our reviewers said of the Toniebox. “Our four-year-old testers were able to skip through songs or chapters and operate the volume controls immediately”, they added.
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Keep warm with a half price Oodie
It’s cold – very cold – so, why not grab yourself an Oodie (an extremely cosy upgrade from your regular hoodie) to keep the chill at bay? Happily, the OG blanket hoodie brand has launched its Black Friday sale, with 50 per cent off.
The Oodie, black: Was £65, now £32.50, Theoodie.co.uk
Oodie’s hoodie received high praise in IndyBest’s review of the best blanket hoodies, with the oversized hoodie found to be “very oversized, cocooning our 6ft tester down to the knees”. With a hood and a front pouch, the hoodie also features a super-soft sherpa fleece lining. “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,” said our reviewer.
Clean up with this Oral-B deal
We rated the Oral-B Pro 3 the best electric toothbrush in our round-up, and right now, it’s just £35.
Oral-B Pro 3 electric toothbrush: Was £100, now £35, Boots.com
Praised for its low price and effective cleaning power, the brush is noisier than the premium iO range but cleans just as well, according to our tester. “This budget-friendly electric toothbrush might lack the bells and whistles of its pricier iO siblings, but the oscillating head still delivers a reliably thorough clean.”
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Early Black Friday toy deals
On Santa duty this year? From Lego and Barbie to Tonies, Hot Wheels and Sylvanian Families, take a look at standout toy deals so far.
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Save £100 on a Philips wet and dry shaver
As for grooming essentials, you can save a whopping £100 when you buy this Philips Series 5000 wet and dry electric shaver, thanks to this deal at Boots.
Philips series 5000 wet and dry men’s electric shaver, S546: Was £149.99, now £49.99, Boots.com
When our reviewer tested Philips’s similar S5579 shaver, they praised the “super-useful” digital display, which reminds you of battery levels – a feature also present in this reduced iteration. Our tester added: “Everything is positioned perfectly, meaning it’s easy to switch on.” With the series 5000 now less than £50, this deal is bound to leave you buzzing.
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Very’s Black Friday sale is well underway
A one-stop-shop for everything from tech to beauty products, Very has jumped on the Black Friday bandwagon. Ugg fans, you can save £35 on this pair (was £175, now £140, Very.co.uk). Meanwhile, there’s £350 off an Asus Vivobook 15 laptop (was £699, now £349, Very.co.uk).
Save on the viral Maybelline New York lash sensational sky high mascara
Turning our attention to TikTok viral beauty now, and Maybelline New York lash sensational sky high mascara is now half price. Popular for a reason, the mascara has earned a permanent spot in assistant eCommerce editor’s Sarah’s make-up bag. Find out why in her full review.
Maybelline New York lash sensational sky high mascara: Was £12.99, now £6.49, Amazon.co.uk
Maybelline’s New York sensational sky high mascara boasts a uniquely designed brush that’s long, thin and densely packed with tiny little plastic bristles. This makes it ideal for getting to hard-to-reach areas and easy to manoeuvre from all angles with minimal mess. In Sarah’s in-depth review of the mascara, she raved about the tiny bristles that line the wand, which she found “helped comb through each and every lash – yes, even those pesky ones right in the corner”. You can pick it up at half price right now.
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A stellar saving on the Shark flexstyle
If you don’t want to fork out for the Dyson airwrap, you may want to consider Shark’s flexstyle instead. It’s hundreds of pounds cheaper, and, beauty writer Maisie Bovington thinks it’s the best alternative. Even better, Shark’s early Black Friday offers mean it’s on sale now.
Shark flexstyle four-in-one air styler and hair dryer: Was £269.99, now £189, Johnlewis.com
Shark’s flexStyle received top marks in our review. “The lightweight, versatile and multifunctional tool made drying and styling a breeze – so much so, we think it is on par with the airwrap, even though it’s £200 cheaper”, said our writer. This tool could change the game for your styling and drying routine, so this deal is well worth a look.
Amazon has slashed the price of the Oura ring 3
Worn by A-listers like Jennifer Anniston and Kim Kardashian, the Oura ring has been one of the buzziest products in the world of wellness. If you snap it up with this deal at Amazon, you can save £50, so Black Friday is a wise time to invest.
Oura gen3 horizon smart ring: Was £349, now £249, Amazon.co.uk
“If you’re looking for a sleep tracker, activity tracker or just want to know as much as you can about your body, then the gen 3 Oura ring will tick a lot of your boxes, in one tiny package,” Kat said in her review of the fitness device. With six different coloured rings available (from silver to gold), it’s a more stylish choice than a Fitbit or Garmin. When Kat tested the device out, she was impressed with its battery life and sleep insights, as well as fertility and period tracking. Right now, you can save nearly 30 per cent thanks to Amazon and John Lewis (Johnlewis.com), which have both reduced the ring down to its lowest ever price.
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