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.

When it comes to jewellery, Pandora’s Black Friday 2024 sale is continuing to offer up to 30 per cent off – but you’ve only got one more day to shop your wishlist, as the deals will end on Monday 2 December.

Pandora polished wave ring: Was £40, now £28, Pandora.net

A minimalist style for those looking to build their ring stack, Pandora’s ring is finished in 14k gold plating. Adding intrigue, the ring boasts a subtle wave design. With 30 per cent off the price in Pandora’s Black Friday sale, the ring is now less than £30 (the perfect stocking filler, in my opinion).

Whether you love them or wish they’d been left in the Noughties, there’s no denying the resurgence of Uggs. The fur-lined shoes have even got the A-lister seal of approval from It-girls Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber.

But its boots and slippers don’t come cheap – so don’t miss out on these Black Friday deals.

Ugg women’s essential short boot: Was £180, now £143.99, Ugg.com

Available in chestnut and black colourways, these classic Ugg boots now come with a discount of 20 per cent. Crafted in stylish suede, the boots are lined in the brand’s signature wool blend, helping to keep toes toasty during the colder months. The flexible sole and chunky tread should help with grip, too. If you’re looking for cosy comfort, you’ve come to the right place.

Black Friday is perfectly timed to tick off your Christmas shopping lift. If your giftee is a beauty-lover, Yves Saint Laurent’s black opium perfume is sure to impress.

Yves Saint Laurent black opium eau de parfum: Was £67, now £46.90, Debenhams.com

Top notes of pear accord and mandarin essence give an initial florally, sweet scent. This leads into a rich black coffee and cedarwood, giving the fragrance a dark, unique twist. Beauty writer Lucy can attest that it lasts an incredibly long time on the skin, too.

There’s one hair tool that’s always high on people’s wishlists come Black Friday: the Dyson supersonic. The futuristic hair dryer was the vacuum brand’s debut venture into the beauty world back in 2016 – and it remains one of the best tools you can buy.

Dyson supersonic hair dryer: Was £329.99, now £250, Argos.co.uk

Whether you’re creating a big bouncy blow dry, a sleek straightened style or a curly look (it’s complete with a diffuser attachment), the Dyson supersonic adds extra versatility to your routine. IndyBest tester, Chloë James, commented that the hair tool left her locks “shinier, softer and considerably more manageable throughout the day”.

She added that it “drastically decreases the amount of time spent drying your hair and leaves it far shinier and healthier than the majority of hair dryers”. The hair dryer also secured a spot in our round-up of the best models for 2024, so you can rest assured it’s worth the investment – especially with £80 slashed off its price for Black Friday 2024.

Looking to upgrade your smartwatch? Forget Fitbits and Garmin forerunners, Apple models are the gold standard for wearables – and the Apple series 9 currently has a sizeable price cut thanks to Argos.

Apple Watch Series 9, GPS, 41mm: Was £349, now £299, Argos.co.uk

Released last September, the Apple Watch series 9 might not be the latest smartwatch in Apple’s repertoire, but it’s still a very good smartwatch. Featuring an always-on display and the brightest screen on any Apple Watch ever, it’s the new S9 processor that makes the Apple Watch stand out. With a £50 saving, this is well worth picking up if you’re in the market for a new smartwatch.

With Black Friday now in its third day, there’s just over 24 hours left to shop the sale. What was once a one day event, Black Friday has since evolved into a huge four day sale. Now, if you miss out on bagging a Black Friday deal on the day itseld, the sale continues over the weekend before concluding on Cyber Monday.

Cyber Monday will fall on Monday 2 December 2024 – which is your final chance to score a saving. But don’t fret, as plenty of brands continue their price slicing long into December. This year, Ao, Booking.com, Boots, EE, Dell, British Airways, Garmin and Gozney are among those offering deals post-Cyber Monday.

If you’re looking to enhance your home security, Ring video doorbells give you extra peace of mind thanks to two-way audio and video, as well as phone alerts. Now, you can score the latest model for less in the Black Friday sales.

Ring video doorbell (2024 release): Was £99.99, now £59, Amazon.co.uk

The newest version of our favourite tried and tested video doorbell is now 41 per cent off at Amazon thanks to its Black Friday sale. One of our home testers, Zoe, found the second-generation Ring doorbell to be the best overall in her review, and now the newest model can be all yours for less than £60. Zoe praised the device for being easy to install and loved the efficiency of the Ring app in alerting her to parcels, something we’re all going to need during Black Friday.

Bookworms, the audiobook subscription service Audible is currently 99p per month for three months for Amazon Prime subscribers who’ve never had Audible before (or haven’t been a member in the past 12 months). As an avid Audible-use, I strongly suggest taking advantage of the stellar saving.

Audible: Was £7.99 per month, now 99p per month, Amazon.co.uk

You can listen to thousands of select Audible Originals, podcasts, and audiobooks. Once your trial period comes to an end, an Audible subscription will cost £7.99 each month, which will pay for one audiobook (each month) as well as the above. The offer will end on 21 January 2025, so, you’ve still got plenty of time to subscribe, even after Black Friday ends.

Oral-B pro 3 electric toothbrush: Was £100, now £35, Amazon.co.uk

Steve rated the Oral-B Pro 3 the best electric toothbrush in his round-up, thanks to its low price and effective cleaning power. The brush is noisier than the premium iO range but cleans just as well. “This budget-friendly electric toothbrush might lack the bells and whistles of its pricier iO siblings, but the oscillating head still delivers a reliably thorough clean.”