A surefire way to cure any January blues, the new year sales help brighten a dull month. If you’re looking to save on everything from beauty, fashion and homeware to perfume, toys and tech, the John Lewis January sale needs to be on your radar.
For 2026, there’s up to 50 per cent off, making the event the perfect opportunity to refresh your wardrobe, interiors and beauty collection for the new year. So far, I’ve spotted a stellar saving on the Dyson airwrap, as well as Shark’s affordable alternative, the flexstyle. If you’re in the market for a new kitchen appliance, the sale has you covered, with savings on air fryers, coffee machines and cookware. But that’s not all, I’ve spotted that the Oura ring has been reduced to its lowest ever price at John Lewis (as well as a number of other retailers).
The rest of the IndyBest team and I have years of experience covering the January sales – we know how to separate the great deals from the duds, and we can spot when a saving is actually as good as it seems.
Depending on what else is on your wishlist, the likes of Argos, Next, Amazon, Currys and Boots are all hosting stellar January sale events, too. But if John Lewis is your shop of choice, expect savings on Ninja air fryers, Barbour coats, Charlotte Tilbury make-up, Apple Watches and more.
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Best deals in the John Lewis January 2026 sales
- Apple MacBook Air with M2 chip: Was £849, now £699, Johnlewis.com
- Le Creuset cast iron classic round casserole with stainless steel knob, 22cm: Was £335, now £213, Johnlewis.com
- Dyson airwrap i.d. straight and wavy, pink and rose gold: Was £479, now £399, Johnlewis.com
Dyson airwrap i.d. straight and wavy, pink and rose gold: Was £479, now £399, Johnlewis.com
The Dyson airwrap i.d. took the top spot in beauty editor Laura Capon’s review of the best hot brushes. She said: “It’s the tool I have continued to reach for on repeat”. The “airwrap comes with five attachments, meaning you get a dryer, curling tong, smoothing brush, volumising brush, and a flyaway smoother all in one. I found all of the attachments easy to use and, thanks to the straightforward lock button, simple to swap out.”
“The dryer is surprisingly powerful and could even replace my existing hair dryer,” she added. “I loved the result, which lasted all day, with a little help from some hairspray.” At full price, it’s expensive, “but if you’re happy to splurge, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed by the results it will give you,” she noted.
Apple MacBook Air with M2 chip: Was £849, now £699, Johnlewis.com
Though it’s a couple of generations old now, the M2-powered MacBook Air still offers excellent performance for everyday tasks in a thin and lightweight form factor. Pricey when it first launched in 2022, Apple’s 13in laptop has been treated to a series of price cuts over the years – right now it has £150 off at John Lewis.
ASUS Zenbook 14: Was £949, now £799, Johnlewis.com
The Zenbook 14 is a great high-end Windows laptop with a superb 4K OLED display and a fast Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, capable of handling even demanding tasks without breaking a sweat. The 16GB of RAM will keep it quick for years, while the 1TB of storage gives you plenty of space to play around with. Already good value at full price, there’s £150 off right now.
Le Creuset cast iron classic round casserole with stainless steel knob, 22cm: Was £335, now £213, Johnlewis.com
Le Creuset's cult Dutch ovens top many a home cook’s wishlist – and now’s your chance to pick up a cast iron pot at a discount. The 4.2l size earned a spot in kitchenware expert Rachel Penn's guide to the best casserole dishes, where she concluded: "This is the market-leader in high-end kitchenware, because there’s very little you can’t do with one of its dishes." You can currently save £69 on the future family heirloom in the cool mint colourway, thanks to John Lewis.
Humanscale freedom chair: Was £1,499, now £1,199.20, Johnlewis.com
Taking the top spot in Alastair Jennings’s guide to the best ergonomic office chairs, he was impressed with its “overall comfort, while its relatively simple aesthetic hides the complexity of its design”. There’s no denying it’s expensive, which is why we’d recommend snapping it off while it’s 20 per cent off at John Lewis.
Shark flexstyle four-in-one hair styler: Was £269.99, now £199.99, Johnlewis.com
If you’re tired of multiple hair stylers cluttering up your dressing table, Shark’s flexstyle multi-tool combines the capabilities of a diffuser, hair dryer, hair curler, hot brush and hair straightener in one device. In my review of the Shark flexstyle, I found it to be one of the best airwrap alternative you can buy. Reduced by £70 at John Lewis, it’s now even more affordable than Dyson’s high-end alternative.
John Lewis crew neck cashmere jumper: Was £139, now £69.50, Johnlewis.com
Taking the top spot in our review of the best men’s cashmere jumpers, fashion writer Richard Jones noted that if “you’re after the perfect mix of comfort, quality and value, the John Lewis cashmere crew neck textured jumper is hard to beat”. It has an “unmistakable cashmere softness, a refined textured knit and a versatile fit that makes it as easy to dress up as it is to wear casually”. Now reduced to £69.50, this feels like the smartest investment for winter.
There’s a similar design for women, which has been discounted to £59 (Johnlewis.com) and is still available in a range of colours and sizes.
John Lewis Foxmoor extendable dining table: Was £899, now £539.40, Johnlewis.com
If the festive period made you realise you’ve outgrown your dining setup, John Lewis’s January sale is the place to shop. This design featured in interiors editor Ali Howard’s review of the best extendable dining tables and was found to be best for large family gatherings. Borrowing a design “from traditional Shaker styles, the table is crafted from a responsibly sourced, FSC-certified acacia wood, and boasts a contrasting painted frame in cream or sage green,” noted her review. “True to form for John Lewis, this is a top-quality furniture piece,” she wrote, before adding that “extending it is simple and easy to do”. With more than £350 off, now’s the time to upgrade your dining room.
De’Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM290.51 bean-to-cup coffee machine: Was £579.99, now £369.99, Johnlewis.com
Whether you’re upgrading your current coffee machine or buying your first bean-to-cup model, De’Longhi is a reliable place to start. Right now, there’s a £210 saving on the magnifica evo – rated best mid-range model in our recent coffee machine round-up – totalling to a 36 per cent discount. The fully automatic machine lets you tailor the strength, grind and temperature to suit different tastes and its low-maintenance, dishwasher-friendly parts make it particularly well suited to busy households.
Clarins 12-day beauty advent calendar: Was £95, now £63.30, Johnlewis.com
While it may seem strange to shop for a beauty advent calendar now, they are notoriously expensive, so picking one up after Christmas is a good way to get the goodies inside the doors for less. IndyBest beauty writer Lucy Smith named this one from Clarins the best beauty advent calendar for glowing skin. Featuring the cult lip comfort oil (£21.60, Clarins.com) and the beauty flash balm, known for giving a youthful glow, the calendar focuses on skincare favourites from the brand. The 12-day calendar is worth £167, and thanks to the John Lewis sale, you can nab it for £63.30.
Oura ring 4, gold: Was £499, now £299, Johnlewis.com
This sought-after wearable has £100 off at a range of retailers, including John Lewis, taking it down to its lowest price. The latest iteration is “a huge step up from the gen 3 across the board – the design, battery life, features and in-app experience have all improved”, said The Independent’s fitness and wellbeing editor, Emilie Lavinia, in her review of the Oura ring 4. “The price of the Oura ring may put some people off, but I’d argue that this is a more lifestyle-led tracker than most. It’s a more valuable investment for regular people who want to take charge of their health, work with the AI coach, and share reports with their doctor,” added Emilie.
Dyson supersonic nural hair dryer: Was £399, now £299, Johnlewis.com
You can save £100 on this coveted hair dryer in the January sales. This model uses sensors and other smart features to adjust heat automatically, based on distance from the scalp, improving moisture retention and preventing heat damage. In my review of the Dyson nural hair dryer, I said: “If you’re new to the supersonic range or in the market for a new hair dryer that will speed up styling time while keeping your scalp and hair healthier, Dyson’s nural is well worth the investment.”
Clinique party-ready and radiant gift set: Was £176, now £65, Johnlewis.com
If you or a loved one is a big fan of all things Clinique, there’s no better belated Christmas gift than this. Saving you more than £100, the bundle contains some of the brand’s most loved products, including the almost lipstick. The team and I loved the ‘nude honey’ version when we tested it out. Plus, you’ll find skincare and make-up, including the dramatically different moisturising lotion+ and the high impact mascara in black.
Why you can trust IndyBest’s John Lewis January sale coverage
Here at IndyBest, our team of shopping experts has been covering events such as the January sales for years. This means we know how to spot a good deal from a bad one. We’re experts in our fields, too, and have spent countless hours testing and reviewing products across a range of categories, from air fryers to TVs. Within our John Lewis January sale guide, we only recommend deals on products we’ve tried and tested or that hail from brands we trust. That means we bring you genuine savings on products we think you’ll love as much as we do.
How to find the best John Lewis January sale deals
Make sure to write a list of the products you actually need (or want) ahead of time, so you don’t waste time scrolling through endless deals. It’s also worth signing up for newsletters to find out when the deals drop. You can filter on the website by category, and always make sure to check prices at other retailers before checking out, to make sure you’ve got the best price. IndyBest’s team of shopping experts will only be including the creme de la creme of deals in this guide, so you can rest assured you’re getting a fair discount.
