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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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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Save 40% on Charlotte Tilbury
The Charlotte Tilbury Black Friday sale is undoubtedly one for beauty fans to bookmark. While Black Friday reductions are still on the way, early savings, which include 40 per cent off deals, and a buy one get one free offer on selected products, including the Hollywood glow glide architect highlighter (Charlottetilbury.com), are well worth a look. I’ll pass you over to our beauty writer Lucy, as she’s rounded up all her top picks.
These are the best deals in the Charlotte Tilbury’s Black Friday sale 2024
The make-up artist’s self-titled brand is already putting on a strong sales show
Best Black Friday vacuum cleaner deals on Dyson, Shark and more
Has your vacuum cleaner given up the ghost? You’ll be pleased to know that Black Friday has been dishing up some stellar deals on leading brands. Our favourite Shark vacuum cleaner is on sale right now, reduced by £100 (was £349.99, now £249.99, Sharkclean.co.uk).
Elsewhere, you can save on Dyson’s v15s detect submarine (was £799.99, now £649.99, Currys.co.uk), which landed in our review of the best pet vacuums.
After a handheld option? The Shark wandvac has £80 off (Was £159, now £77.99, Amazon.co.uk). Ella’s been rounding the best deals on tried and tested brands below.
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What we know about Zara's Black Friday sale 2024
If previous years are anything to go by, Zara’s Black Friday sale could land on the brand’s app the night before the main event, when offers are likely to land online and in-store. Last year, you could have saved up to 40 per cent on clothing during the sale, so whether you’re after a winter coat, partywear or winter knits, it’s one to watch.
The Zara Black Friday 2024 deals to expect for 2024
Previous years have seen site-wide discounts and up to 40 per cent off
This Dyson airwrap deal is too good to miss
One of the most lauded hair tools around, the Dyson airwrap doesn’t come cheap. Naturally, then, the steepest discounts on the device are almost as covetable as the tool itself. So, here’s a deal, on a refurbished model, that’s caught my attention.
Dyson airwrap origin multi styler, refurbished: Was £339, now £249, Brandalley.co.uk
The original airwrap boasts three attachments: a 30mm long barrel, a coanda smoothing dryer and a round volumising bristle brush. The cult hair tool helps you create endless styles, including super-sleek locks using the smoothing dryer; curly styles with the barrel, and a voluminous bouncy blow dry.
The OG airwrap featured in IndyBest’s review of the best hot brushes, with our writer commenting on the “plethora of attachments to pick from”, with the original barrel creating a “soft, voluminous, light curl”. Above all, our reviewer was impressed that they were able to achieve a “bouncy blow-dry look” in just 15 minutes.
While the latest version of the airwrap will set you back nearly £500, you can now get the original tool for just £249, thanks to this pre-Black Friday BrandAlley deal on a refurbished model.
What date is Black Friday 2024?
Black Friday traditionally falls the day after Thanksgiving in the US, so, the sale will begin on Friday 29 November this year. The deals will end on Cyber Monday, which falls on 2 December 2024.
Get £200 off a Panasonic 4K TV
Black Friday serves as the perfect opportunity to save on a shiny new telly. From AO to John Lewis, myriad retailers have dropped early big-ticket tech deals, but to save you time, tech expert Steve’s been doing the hard work for you, and handpicking outstanding TV deals on LG, Samsung and Amazon Fire models. Here’s a £200 saving on one from Panasonic.
Panasonic TV-50W90AEB: Was £799, now £599, Johnlewis.com
Dubbed the best for picture quality in our guide to top 4K TVs, this Panasonic model has been reduced by £200 at John Lewis. In their review, our tester said of this model: “Part of the success of this TV is down to the processor, which is smart enough to know when you’re watching sport, for instance, and can adjust both the picture and sound accordingly.” With the 50in version now just shy of £600, now is the time to invest.
Best TV deals for Black Friday 2024
Early discounts have already started dropping on my favourite 4K and OLED sets
There’s £100 off the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 at Currys
While this isn’t technically a Black Friday deal, you can save a hefty £100 when you add this tried and tested wearable to your Currys shopping basket.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 classic: Was £369, now £269, Currys.co.uk
Featured in our review of the best smartwatches, our tech writer called it “the best Android smartwatch for Samsung users, integrating as seamlessly with Galaxy phones as Apple’s watch does with iPhone”. This classic edition is a little larger and features a classy rotating bezel.