Aldi has become a go-to shopping destination for affordable (and sometimes quite random) stuff that we never knew we needed, thanks to its Specialbuys range . From garden furniture to beauty and beyond, you never quite know what you’re going to find in the famous middle aisle (which is part of the fun). For the uninitiated, we see Specialbuys land in stores every Sunday and Thursday, and once it’s gone, it’s gone.

With that said, as the Aldi Specialbuys veterans that we are, we know that popular products sell out fast. We’ve been tracking the Specialbuys for quite some time and have noticed some products return year after year owing to popular demand (hello, hanging egg chair ). Owing to the fact Aldi’s Specialbuys are now an in-store only affair (the supermarket stopped stocking its products online in July 2023), make sure you give yourself a chance to snap up the best buys (think air fryers , festival gear and even paddling pools ) before the crowds get to them.

Here, we’ve shared some of the latest Aldi Specialbuys and what we anticipate to be some of the most popular drops to look for. Olaplex fans will probably be aware of the Lacura bonded haircare range from Aldi, which has been likened to the cult favourite brand’s products. And now, Aldi’s sub-£4 bonded pre-wash treatment – said to strength, repair and hydrate damaged hair while being suitable for all hair types – is back in the middle aisle.

Plus, the supermarket’s bonded purple shampoo (£3.9.