What makes IndyBest different? Our team of shopping experts have been covering Black Friday and other major sales for years, so we know how to spot a good deal from a bad one.

You can also rest assured that we only recommend deals on products we’ve tested and from brands we trust. That means we bring you genuine savings on products we think you’ll love as much as we do.

To help you shop smarter and save more this Black Friday, we’ve put together a list of shopping tips using everything we’ve learned from past sales.

That’s it from me today. I’ll be back tomorrow morning, with more of the latest updates and deals but until then, you’ll find the team’s  Black Friday highlights in our Black Friday shopping guide (think of this as your Black Friday cheat sheet) or, you can dive into one of our dedicated deal guides, whether that be on beauty, tech, air fryers or mattresses, for stellar deals on top-rated buys.

Since the launch of the Dyson airwrap, the vacuum cleaner whizz has gone from strength to strength in the hair tool department, too. One of its latest launches, the airstraight, has been slashed in price by £50, and while I’m yet to try it myself, The Independent’s eCommerce Editor Eva Waite-Taylor, who was able to give her first impressions review, reported great results.

Dyson airstrait straightener: Was £499.99, now £399.99, Boots.com

True to its name, the airstrait takes your hair from wet to styled using air rather than heat, reducing the possibility of damage. When she got her hands on the tool, Eva said she’d liken it to the way her hair looks after a hairdresser blowdries it into a straight style. It also made her “thick, weighty locks feel light and healthy”, and the finish was “much more natural”. Now, you can get £50 off the price.

What’s more, our senior eCommerce writer, Daisy, has spotted a rare deal on the cult Dyson airwrap – she’ll catch you up in her article below.

Whether you’re looking to save money on a Shark vacuum cleaner, a laptop deal or a new 4K OLED television, it’s well worth making Currys a port of call. Coffee drinkers, here’s a deal on a tried and tested coffee machine, which has brought the price down to less than £60.

Tassimo by Bosch my way 2 coffee machine with Brita filter: Was £99.99, now £59.99, Currys.co.uk

“Despite its purse-friendly price, this Tassimo machine has lots of features found on bigger-ticket coffee machines,” IndyBest reviewer Zoe said, when she put the ‘my way’ model to the test. Featuring an LED display, it comes with a fitted Britta water filter, and you can “tweak the temperature, volume and intensity of your coffee easily on the buttons on front”, and set it to remember four different favorite drinks, explained Zoe.

Ghd is something of a hair tool legend, owing to its cutting edge technology and wide range of tools, from the helios hair dryer to the OG hair straightener (which, according to beauty writer Maisie Bovingdon, is still the best). Looking for a bargain on one of its industry-leading tools? You’re in luck.

Ghd original hair styler: Was £139, now £100, Amazon.co.uk

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.”

Dreaming of jetting off for a European city break? Or soaking up the sun on a poolside getaway? Black Friday discounts could save you hundreds of pounds on hotel stays, flights and all-inclusive package holidays, with deals from the likes of British Airways, Eurostar, Jet2holidays and Royal Caribbean.

Travel writer Natalie has rounded up everything you need to know about the travel Black Friday sales below:

The first use of Black Friday dates back to the Fifties in Philadelphia, where the local police department coined the term to describe the huge traffic jams, overcrowded pavements and mobbed stores in the city on the day after Thanksgiving.

It wasn’t until the 1980s that the phrase caught on in the rest of America, and was used as a marketing ploy to promote the consumer event and encourage sales. It was then deployed as a reference to the financial status of stores, as they went from being “in the red” to “in the black” as profits increased.

It has since become one of the biggest shopping events in the calendar – not just in the United States, but also in the UK and other parts of the world.

While it was once just a one-day sale, it’s now evolved into a four-day bonanza, and in some cases, it spans the entire month of November, with deals on tech, beauty, home appliances, fashion, toys and much more.

With up to £200 off, Dyson says its Black Friday deals are the best this year. Stellar savings can also be found at big-name retailers, from Currys and Boots to AO and Argos.

The wait is over for a deal on the cult favourite Dyson airwrap – it’s been slashed by £80 (now £399.99, Boots.com). Meanwhile, the popular V8 vacuum is discounted by £130 (now £199, Currys.co.uk).

Pandora’s sale launched Sunday 24 November, bringing with it savings of up to 30 per cent off selected jewellery from its essence line, pave collection and cult charms from the ‘moments’ collection, as well as pendant necklaces, rings, studs and more. Even better, the sale is perfectly timed for Christmas gift shopping.

Pandora glow-in-the-dark firefly dangle charm: Was £60, now £48, Pandora.net

You can save 20 per cent on the TikTok-viral glow-in-the-dark firefly dangle charm in Pandora’s Black Friday sale. Hand-finished in sterling silver, this firefly charm features rounded glow-in-the-dark glass (it shows as white in the daylight and milky green at night) which recharges when exposed to sunlight or UV light. Meanwhile, a second silver disc reads “You light up my life.”

Here’s a deal the Apple iPad (2021), which saves you more than £100.

Apple iPad, 9th generation, 2021: Was £369, now £259, Very.co.uk

Launched in 2021, the 9th-generation iPad is 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. With a £110 discount, the iPad is now at its. cheapest-ever price.