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Black Friday may be at the end of November, but Boots has launched its sale now - here are the highlights

Boots has begun its Black Friday sale: here are the best deals

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Black Friday, the biggest date in the shopping year, is on the horizon.

The day itself falls on Friday 26 November, but in the weeks leading up to it major retailers will be offering huge discounts on technology, toys, home appliances, TVs, beauty, alcohol, and much more.

Starting the charge this year is beloved British institution Boots, which has already commenced it’s Black Friday sales online, with in-store deals commencing Wednesday 3 November. Some 14,000 products have been included in the Boots mega sale, with new deals promised throughout the month.

Black Friday is one of the most hectic days in the retail calendar, which sees stores launch huge sales to encourage customer spending.

The day typically marks the start of the Christmas shopping season, giving shoppers the chance to bag some cheap deals on an array of items ahead of the big day.

Black Friday originally began in the US, but has since become an annual event here in the UK and several other countries.

To make the most out of the event, many shops open to customers as early as 6am and deals start to be made available online from midnight onwards.

Top tips on how to get the best deals - from setting a budget to doing your research

In 2021, Black Friday is scheduled to fall on 26 November.

But, much like Christmas, preparations start well in advance and deals seem to crop up even earlier than expected with each passing year.

Some retailers like to grab shoppers’ attention early in the month with some striking deals in advance of Black Friday, while others keep their big discounts back until the day.

With so much shopping done online last year, due to various Covid restrictions, there is the promise this year could see one of the biggest - if not the biggest - Black Fridays in the UK.

Beauty and electrical discounts are likely to be excellent at Boots for Black Friday. In 2020, prices were reduced by up to 65% in skincare, make-up, electric toothbrushes, gadgets and beauty tools. Big name brands such as Fenty Beauty, Oral-B, and No7 featured in the sale.

Here are some of the best Boots deals already available. We promise to keep you up to date as new sales details come to light.

Brass tracks, the best electric toothbrush on the market now is the Oral B i09, but even half price it’s currently £250 at Boots, which is frankly too rich for most people’s blood.

For an Oral B electric toothbrush that is still impressive at a far more accessible price point, you can purchase the Oral-B pro 3 3000 in the Boots Black Friday sale, marked down from £90 to a snip at £35.

Babyliss are the quiet yeoman of the hair-styling world. Incredibly reasonably priced, and high-performing, they’re often overlooked for not being as exclusive as a £400 Dyson hair tool.

But that’s missing a trick, because they are always reliable and long-lasting, for a fraction of the price.

This hairdryer is fast, efficient, and uses ionic technology to protect the health of your hair. A bargain, marked down from £55

Our social lives are amping up again, so the Grizzly Adams look many man adopted in lock-down doesn’t work anymore.

Enter a smooth, reliable, no-knicks rotary shaver to ensure your face is delectably smooth without any discomfort. Remington are a leading brand in the world of men’s grooming for just case: this waterproof rotary shaver is half price.

Crave bouncy, beautiful curls, but never had the patience for rollers?

The BaByliss Curl Secret is thrillingly satisfying - simply hold above the section of hair you wish to be curled, and it will gently draw the hair in and release in a perfect, bouncy ringlet.

£40 off in the sale. Just a joy.

There are several No7 Bundles available in the Boots’ Black Friday sale, if you’re a fan of the popular make-up and skincare line.

This sensational bundle, which offers a mammoth £130 saving, contains all the goodies you need to prepare your skin for Party Season, including

Saw too much sun this summer? Ole Henriksen is our absolute favourite for diminishing sun spots and pigmentation.

With £30 off, this starter kit will deliver the glowing skin the name promises. Contains

Mandatory if you forgot the SPF in August.

Nearly half price, this Gucci fragrance is an excellent choice if there’s a lady you’d like to spoil this Christmas.

A woody, floral fragrance, its wintry yet feminine and not sickly sweet. Sophisticated, with a hint of ylang-ylang and orange blossom. Yum.

Worth £125, this is a gift set of organic, natural skin care brand Origins Most Loved products - for only £55. It WILL sell out, so be quick.

BLACK FRIDAY GIFT SET CONTENTS: