Black Friday 2024 live: Best deals so far, from Dyson’s airwrap to Hotel Chocolat’s velvetiser

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.

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.

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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.

That being said, with a whole host of early Black Friday sales already underway –  Currys, Argos, Debenhams, Amazon and Boots have already kicked off proceedings, while Shark, Dyson and Ninja and other big-name brands have also jumped the gun – you can start shopping right now.

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.

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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.

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When it comes to finding the best Black Friday savings on phone contracts, it pays to have some expert guidance. Steve, our resident tech expert, has been digging through the offers to find the genuine discounts worth knowing about, from 50 per cent off the Google Pixel 8 Pro (was £999, now £499, Amazon.co.uk) to a rare deal on the iPhone 16 (was £829, now £779, giffgaff.com).

Over at Sonos, you can save on our tech writer’s favourite soundbar.

Sonos Arc premium smart soundbar: Was £899, now £719, Sonos.com

Now available with a whopping £180 discount, the Arc premium smart sound bar was the winner in our review of the best soundbars. Alex described it as “a beast of a soundbar, in both size and sound”, while it comes with 11 digital amplifiers which “fire out in all directions, for a completely immersive Dolby Atmos experience”.

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Yes, but not just yet. When it does kick off, we can expect deals on everything from the label’s high-performing running gear, yoga clothing, swimming essentials, loungewear and more. In the meantime, shoppers can also head over to its ongoing We Made Too Much sale.

Our Place, makers of viral multipurpose always pan, has slashed the price of its covetable cooking range. Since its launch, the brand has also released the wonder oven (was £195, now £150, Fromourplace.co.uk), and a titanium cast iron version of its always pan (was £175, now £135, Fromourplace.co.uk), both of which are reduced right now.

Apple doesn’t take part in Black Friday but that doesn’t mean you can’t find bargains at third-party retailers...

Apple iPad, 9th generation, 2021: Was £369, now £279, Very.co.uk

The ninth-generation iPad is still a fast and powerful tablet with a great screen and full-sounding stereo speakers. It works with the Apple pencil and the smart keyboard, too, unlocking extra functionality for anyone who wants to stay productive while on the move.

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