Though the orgins of the term Black Friday may be murky, with claims that it originated back in the 1800s, when Southern plantation owners could buy slaves at a discount on the day after Thanksgiving. The official definition is “the Friday after Thanksgiving, when shops reduce the price of goods in order to attract customers who want to start their Christmas shopping early.”
Whether you want to boycott or support, Black Friday is now officially a Big Thing in the UK retail calendar. This year the hair and beauty deals are better than ever, with some brands even launching bespoke Black Friday palettes, sets and shades to capitalise on one of the biggest shopping days of the year.
Black Friday runs seamlessly into Cyber Weekend, which comes to a close on Monday night. In essence, this means a long weekend of online shopping deals, from the comfort of your sofa. So, whether you’re looking to get a head start on your Christmas shopping, or you’re treating yourself, there are some bargains to be had with these black founder brands.
Discover all the Fenty fabulousness with 50% off selected products and shades as well as discounted bundles! Fenty Beauty favourites shuch as Mattemoiselle, selected Killawatts and Matchstix, Stunna NY Kit and Plush Matte Kit, are all half price, along with some amazing Black Friday deals: Glass Bomb Bundle £35 (worth £51), Complexion Brush Collection, £60 (worth £82).
When 27th-30th November
Where: Boots.com and HarveyNicols.com
BRUSHES BY JOY Brush Set is a collection of supreme quality makeup brushes created by award-winning makeup artist, Joy Adenuga, whose work has graced the pages of Black Beauty & Hair magazine many times. This set and all the other brushes from the collection will now be available to purchase at a discounted price of 20% off on Black Friday. Apply the code BlackFriday at the checkout.
When: 27th-30th November
Where: byjoyadenuga
Give the gift of rest and relaxation or treat yourself and your significant other with a Serenity Box for Him (five items) or the Serenity Box for Her (six items). They normally cost £65.99 each but have been reduced to £55 with a Black Friday 15% offer. Serenity Box Co is the UK’s first CBD subscription box company, and launched last year as a way to safely guide those new to CBD. From topicals to edibles, the boxes include include facial and body oils, lip balms, beard oils and even CBD infused milk chocolate to help you relax and chill.
When: 27th November
Where: Serenity Box Co
Buy any Freya + Bailey product and get 20% off along with a free limited edition Freya + Bailey IBIZA Bath Bomb. Indulgent, nourishing and 100% vegan, the luxury shea butter bath bomb is the perfect accompaniment to Freya + Bailey’s premium, organic, vegan, botanical skincare range.
When: 27th-30th November
Where: freyaandbailey.com
Award-winning brand R&R Luxury boasts the most incredible, sumptuous, unctuous and viscous 100% natural shea butter oil formulations, it is also a clean, vegan and ethical brand. On Black Friday purchase three bottles of Shea Oil and get 50% off the 3rd bottle. Purchase any full-sized Face or Body Oil and get 25% off any soap. The deals continue on Cyber Monday: Spend £20+ and get 10% off; spend £30+ and get 15% off; spend £40+ and get 20% off and spend £50+ and get 25% off.
When: 27th-30th November
Where: www.randrluxury.co.uk
Home fragrance brand Elephant & Bamboo has put together a Black Friday gift box that includes two signature fragrances in 200ml black and white candles for £35. The black candles are available in Dark Honey & Tobacco or Egyptian Amber, while the white candles come in Jasmine & Magnolia or Lychee Peony fragrances. In addition to the exclusive gift box, Elephant & Bamboo will also be offering 25% off candles site-wide and free shipping for all diffuser purchases. The latest collection of pillar candles also have a limited edition price with the Kilimanjaro set available for £30 (worth £35) and the Mali candlestick available for £10 (worth £13).
When: 27th-30th November
Where: www.elephantandbamboo.co.uk
What’s not to love about clean curl convenience in a sleek aluminium recyclable and reusable bottle? Fuss-free and perfect for boys, men or anyone with an active lifestyle, AIRFRO 00.3 DFY’s aloe vera-based formula is infused with honey to rehydrate hair, reduce static, soften and rapidly define curls. While grapefruit extract and lavender hydrosol are used for their antibacterial qualities to help reduce odours and eliminate an itchy scalp. The formula is also free from the usual nasties. This great stocking filler is discounted to £14.95 from £18.
When: 27th-30th November
Where: www.myairfro.com
Life can get a little messy sometimes, food or drink spills, make-up smudges can all spoil your flow. Faayde Stain Remover Spray at only 100ml is a portable and stylishly designed stain remover spray that can come to your rescue when you’re out and about. This vegan-friendly, handbag-sized spray can solve all your stain problems whilst you’re on the go and is the perfect solution for those ”oops” moments. Snap this up for £9.99, 15% off the normal price of £11.99 during the Black Friday weekend.
When: 27th-30th November
Where: www.allthingsfaayde.com
bea Skin Care is an extensive line of cosmeceutical face and body products, specifically targeted to treat and enhance all skin types. There are six ranges within the line, each targetting specific skincare concerns, ranging from brightening to rejuvenating. For Black Friday, they are offering 33% off the whole range, so it’s your chance to bag some expensive skincare at a good discount. The same discount applies to sister brand Vitamin Injections London Skin Care. While you’re there, you can also stock up on your vitamin D patches with the same 33% discount.
When: 27th-30th November
Where: www.bea-skincare.com and www.vilskincare.com
Premium natural haircare brand Mielle Organics is armed with an array of hero, results driven products including best sellers: Babassu Oil & Mint Deep Conditioning Protein/Moisture Replenisher, Detangling Co-Wash, Moisturizing Avocado Hair Milk, Adult Healthy Hair Formula and the White Peony Leave-in Conditioner, just to name a few. Online retailer hairgrade.com will be offering 20% off across all Mielle products by using the code HG20 at checkout or clicking this discount link .
When: 27th-30th November
Where: www.hairgrade.com
10FT provides storage draws so you can spend less time tidying and more time doing the things you love. Ideal for make-up up, trinkets or whatever you need stashing away, you’ll find them in a variety of colours to suit your decor, ranging from neutrals to zingy brights. This Black Friday, 10FT will be launching their new limited edition Christmas Cream Collection. Available in both Double Drawers, £30 and Flip Lid with Deep Drawer, £35. Customers can enjoy £5 off + Free Shipping across their site.
When: 27th November
Where: 10FT
The Glow Pot is a cruelty-free natural vegan skincare brand focused on giving high-quality products for different skin concerns. For Black Friday, The Glow Pot is giving customers 30% off everything until Monday 30th with code GLOWFRIDAY. Get shopping!
When: 27th-30th November
Where: theglowpot.com
Vitae London is a black founder watch brand that pairs minimalist design with stylish modernity like this stunning Elmington Ocean Watch in Rose-Gold, £199. Vitae London’s Black Friday has started early. Customers can now enjoy up to 50% off on selected styles, while stocks last, with the extended Black Friday sale.
When: From now to 30th November
Where: www.vitaelondon.com
The Glowcery’s grocery of 100% natural, vegan plant-based and superfood skincare products are handmade in artisan lab. The Glowcery has teamed up with environmental charity One Tree Planted and for every product sold this Black Friday and throughout Christmas, they are planting one tree.
To make the deal even greener, on customers’ pockets, they can get 15% off the Full Basket or Mini Basket kits this Black Friday with the code: GREENFRIDAY
The Full Basket includes the 30ml Clean Greens and the Superfood Lip Juice Duo, while the Mini Basket includes the 15ml Clean Greens and Superfood Lip Juice Duo.
When: 27th-30th November
Where: www.theglowceryshop.com
Tired of your wig slipping and damaging your hairline? Then The Wig Fix is for you. Invented and patented by a young black woman, it’s the first ever skin soft, hypoallergenic and lightweight silicone headband that secures your wig in place, whilst protecting your scalp and promoting natural hair growth underneath (win win!) For Black Friday the Wig Fix is running a Buy One Get One Free offer.
When: 27th November
Where: www.therenatural.com
New beauty business Winnie Beau have put their own spin on the Black Friday shopping phenomenon and have renamed it ‘Big Beau Friday’ to remove any negative connotations associated with the global sales weekend. They are using the moment to remind people to support independent businesses and beauty professionals when looking for Christmas gifts this season. The campaign will include, a 30% off site-wide discount for 48 hours only, plus the launch of a surprise limited edition lip gloss.
When: 27th-28th November
Where: www.winniebeau.com
Spice up your weekend with Pleasure Drum and their recently launched range of wellness and pleasure products designed for individuals and couples. From sassy satin eye masks to kegel balls to help strengthen pelvic muscles – they have you covered. Each product comes in a lovely traditional print fabric bag, so it’s a perfect option for early Christmas gifts if you care to share! Use the code: BLACKFRIDAY15 for 15% off.
When: 27th-30th November
Where: www.pleasuredrum.co.uk
Save yourself time and effort surfing the internet for holistic skincare and beauty brands that actually understand your needs because ButtaBoxx has it all sussed out for you! One dressing table-ready box; five handbag-sized plant-powered products and you’re all sorted for the weekend. On top of that, you’ll have reassurance that you’re supporting female-led and majority black owned indie brands. Its a win-win all round. If you’re a new subscriber you can enjoy 15% off your first subscription, or a past issue box or the ButtaBoxx store using code: ButtaBoxxBlackFri
When: 27th-30th November
Where: www.buttaboxx.com
Beat the lockdown blues and get active with fitness coach and certified nutritionist April Laugh. You can enjoy £25 off her 12 week online program using the following code: APRILBF20
When: 27th-30th November
Where: AprilLaugh
The Purely Natural by Anastasia’s Sandalwood 6 Comb and Brush Set recently won Gold in the Best New Inclusive Hair Product category at the Pure Beauty Awards 2020. Not bad going for a brand that only launched at the start of the year. These curl-friendly hair tools are made of 100% high quality natural green sandalwood which is rich in essential oils. The brand had also launched their Incredibly Nourishing Hair Butter range that infuses hair with a powerful medley of oils, like sea buckthorn, baobab, jojoba and black castor, which nourish and improve the condition of strands and scalp. To get 30% off use the code PURE30 at checkout.
When: 27th-30th November
Where: www.purelynaturalbyanastasia.com
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