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

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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Ghd is something of a hair tool legend, and if you’re looking to save on some of its covetable stylers, straighteners and hair products, then you’re in luck. Now that the brand’s Friday sale is live, you can save on everything from its cordless straighteners (was £299, now £199, Ghd.com), to the OG hair straightener, which is still the best, landing the top spot  review of the best hair straighteners.

Ghd original hair straightners: Was £139, now £104, Ghdhair.com

In her review, Maisie named the original hair styler the best overall. “I have sworn by ghd’s original styler straighteners ever since they launched in 2001, and though they have undergone some slight modifications over the years, it’s safe to say these straighteners are durable, stand the test of time, hold a style in place for hours, even in humid weather, and are therefore my go-to top pick.”

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This year, the sale begins on Friday 29 November, and will end on Cyber Monday, which will fall on 2 December. And while the event hasn’t even technically started, heaps of early deals are dropping on everything from tech and beauty to air fryers and perfume, so you can start your shopping now. 

High street beauty go-to Boots was one of the first retailers to launch its Black Friday sale this year. Right now, you’ll find deals such as £50 off the Dyson airstrait straightener (was £449.99, now £399.99, Boots.com), and 20 per cent off Laneige’s lip sleeping mask (was £21, now £16.80, Boots.com), which our beauty writer, Lucy, says is perhaps, in terms of hydrating potency, the best balm she’s ever used.

Elemis pro-collagen cleansing balm: Was £49, now £36.75, Boots.com

While I’ve yet to try the Elemis balm, Lucy says it smells like a spa, and removes even the most long-lasting of make-up products, including red lipstick, waterproof eyeliner and the like. Now, the 100g tub has been reduced by 25 per cent, making it the perfect time to add this product to your skincare bounty.

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

Sony’s latest wireless earbuds have 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,” our reviewer noted.

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Is your sofa feeling a little deflated? Does it look a little drab? My colleague Ella has been selecting some great deals on sofas that you can nab right now. Many of these sofas have been tried and tested by us (including this Swoon three-seater sofa) so you can trust that they’re a good find for your home.

Swoon landau three-seater sofa: Was £1769, now £1,429, Swooneditions.com

Featured in our review of the best sofas of 2024, this stylish number from Swoon took the top spot, and now it has 20 per cent off thanks to Black Friday. Our tester, Ali, was seriously impressed with the size, style and support, as she found it comfortable yet firm. She said: “Generously sized for a three-seater, the landau is one inviting couch, designed for spreading out in style.” And there’s nothing more inviting than a saving of more than £300.

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We’re seeing early Black Friday deals over at Samsung, where the tech giant has discounted phones, TVs, fridges and more. Here’s a brilliant deal on the Galaxy Z Fold 6.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Was £1,799.99, now £1,499, Samsung.com

This Black Friday deal has brought the price of the 256GB version of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 down to £1,499. Having landed in our round-up of the best folding phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 was rated by our tester for its premium design and fast performance.

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IndyBest’s resident gamer, Steve Hogarty, has been covering Black Friday for years, so I’d recommend bookmarking his dedicated gaming Black Friday guide, in which he’ll be highlighting some of the best deals on the Nintendo Switch, Game Pass subscriptions, gaming laptops, consoles and more. In the meantime, here are some early deals, including a modest £20 off the Xbox series X (was £479.99, now £459, Amazon.co.uk).

Xbox wireless controller: Was £54.99, now £49.99, Amazon.co.uk

Here’s a small discount on the official Xbox wireless controller, which is available across most of the colour options, even the sickeningly lurid ‘electric volt’ version. Essential for local multiplayer gaming, an additional Xbox pad can also be used for gaming on PC and Android devices.

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Our reviewers have waxed lyrical many times about vacuum cleaners and hair tools from Shark, so it’s fair to say the brand’s sale is, for us, one of the most exciting. Here’s a great deal on our favourite vacuum cleaner.

Shark cordless clean and empty: Was £349.99, now £249.99, Sharkclean.co.uk

Landing the top spot in our review of the best Shark vacuum cleaners, this model delivered “truly impressive” suction power for a cordless model. Our reviewer said it “easily tackled pet hair, dirt and debris on hard floors and carpets for up to 60 minutes”. The best part? Shark has slashed the price by £100 for Black Friday.

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