Davina Franks

Davina Franks

Freelancer writer and sub-editor Davina has over 20 years’ experience under her belt, and is one of our go-to writers for wellness content. From handheld massagers to mattresses, Davina has a keen interest in all things relaxation and rejuvenation, and spends a lot of her time covering these areas for Top Ten Reviews. So if you’re wondering which essential oil to use for easing stress, or whether a percussive massager really can banish your knotty muscles, Davina is the one to ask. When not working, she loves reading, practicing yoga and writing fiction.

Articles by: Davina Franks

Best ergonomic office chairs: An older woman with grey-blonde hair relaxes in a supportive home office chair

Best ergonomic office chairs 2022

By Davina Franks published

BUYING GUIDE Rest in one of the best ergonomic office chairs for the ultimate back support.

Image shows a black Gabrylly Ergonomic Mesh Office Chair against a white background.

Gabrylly Ergonomic Mesh Office Chair review

By Davina Franks published

REVIEW The Gabrylly Ergonomic Mesh Office Chair provides support in all the right places to give your posture a boost, and enables comfortable working at your desk.

Best hair dryers 2022: A woman with curly black hair laughs while drying her hair with a white and grey blow dryer

Best hair dryers 2022: Top-rated blow dryers for all budgets

By Davina Franks last updated

Buying guide Meet the best hair dryers for all hair types and budgets, including top-rated blow dryers for less than $50.

Best bathroom scales 2022: Including the top smart scales

Best bathroom scales 2022: Including the top smart scales

By Davina Franks last updated

Buying guide The best bathroom scales for measuring body weight, plus the top smart scales for tracking BMI, body fat and water weight.

Best sunrise alarm clocks 2022: Philips wake up light sat on a bedside table

Best sunrise alarm clocks: Cheerful wake-up lights for all budgets

By Davina Franks last updated

Buying guide Winter’s here but the best sunrise alarm clocks can make waking up in the dark a little easier.

Best pillows for sleeping: A couple engage in a fun pillow fight

Best pillows for sleeping 2024: Bed pillows for all sleep positions

By Claire Davies, Davina Franks published

Buying guide Drift away on this year's best pillows, including non-toxic and organic pillows for more natural sleep.

How to get a better posture when working from home

How to get a better posture when working from home

By Davina Franks last updated

HOW TO Maintaining good sitting posture is essential for a healthy back and neck when working from home, and these tips, posture exercises and stretches should help.

Uplift V2 Standing Desk review

Uplift V2 Standing Desk review

By Davina Franks last updated

REVIEW The Uplift V2 electric standing desk is sturdy, spacious and smart. Could this be your ideal healthy home working setup?

Seville Classics AirLift S3 review

Seville Classics AirLift S3 Electric Standing Desk review

By Davina Franks last updated

REVIEW Seville Classics AirLift S3 combines classic looks with a high weight capacity, making it a good choice for larger home working setups.

Seville Classics AirLift Tempered Glass Electric Standing Desk review

Seville Classics AirLift Tempered Glass Electric Standing Desk review

By Davina Franks last updated

REVIEW The Seville Classics AirLift desk raises the bar when it comes to stylish home office furniture that’s affordable and good for your posture and productivity.

Vivo Standing Height Adjustable Desk Converter review

Vivo Standing Height Adjustable Desk Converter review

By Davina Franks last updated

REVIEW A quick and easy non-electric solution that transforms your standard desk into a standing desk

La-Z-Boy Trafford Big and Tall Executive Office Chair review

La-Z-Boy Trafford Big and Tall Executive Office Chair review

By Davina Franks last updated

REVIEW Is the La-Z-Boy Trafford Big and Tall Executive Office Chair really the best option for heavy and tall bodies? Let's find out...

Ticova Ergonomic Office Chair review

Ticova Ergonomic Office Chair review

By Davina Franks last updated

REVIEW The Ticova Ergonomic Office Chair is affordable and highly rated, but will it offer enough back support to keep you comfy?

Modway Articulate Mesh Office Chair review

Modway Articulate Ergonomic Mesh Office Chair review

By Davina Franks last updated

REVIEW The Modway Articulate ergonomic office chair is the affordable way to work from home in comfort.

How to wash a mattress protector: A man wearing a red t-shirt removes a white mattress protector from a bed ready for cleaning

How to wash a mattress protector

By Davina Franks published

HOW TO Learning how to wash a mattress protector properly (and how often) helps your bed stay fresh and free of nasties and allergens for longer.

Best curling irons 2022: A woman uses a curling wand to style her shoulder length brown hair

Best curling irons: for bouncy curls and beachy waves

By Davina Franks published

Buying guide The best curling irons for thick, fine, long, short, and hard-to-curl hair, plus curling wands for big, glossy waves.

Best electric toothbrushes 2022: From Oral-B to Philips

Best electric toothbrushes: From Oral-B to Philips

By Davina Franks published

BUYING GUIDE Brush up with the best electric toothbrushes for teeth and gum health in adults and kids.

A woman uses the new Warby Parker Virtual Vision Test app to take an eye test at home

Does Warby Parker’s new virtual eye test app mean you can skip in-person tests?

By Davina Franks published

NEWS Warby Parker's new app promises an accurate eye test via your iPhone or your money back. But is this type of testing wise?

Best standing desks 2022: Sit or stand comfortably

Best standing desks: Height adjustable desks for all budgets

By Davina Franks published

BUYING GUIDE The best standing desks to keep your posture healthy and your productivity booming when working from home.

Sleep facts and myths: An illustration of a woman with dark hair sleeping on her hand on a white pillow

10 of the biggest sleep facts and myths, including how much we dream

By Davina Franks published

FEATURE It’s time to sort the sleep facts from the sleep myths, and put that eight-hours snoozing a night rule to bed once and for all.

6 tips for choosing a mattress for back pain relief and support

6 tips for choosing a mattress for back pain relief and support

By Claire Davies, Davina Franks last updated

Feature What to look for when choosing a mattress for back pain, and for comfier, healthier sleep in general.

Best bed toppers: A woman with blonde hair relaxes on a comfy bed

Best bed toppers 2024: Plus our go-to mattress topper for back pain

By Claire Davies, Davina Franks last updated

Buying guide Sleep better with the best bed toppers for adding extra support and comfort to your mattress.

How to clean a comforter: Two men change their bed, lifting the comforter ready for cleaning

How to clean a comforter

By Davina Franks published

HOW TO Top tips for how to clean a comforter properly, both synthetic and down, and without causing clumping.

Utopia Bedding Comforter Duvet Insert review

Utopia Bedding Comforter Duvet Insert review

By Davina Franks published

REVIEW The Utopia Bedding Comforter Duvet Insert offers maximum coziness at an affordable price, but look elsewhere if you're a hot sleeper.

How to put in contact lenses for the first time

How to put in contact lenses for the first time

By Davina Franks last updated

HOW TO New to contacts? Here we explain how to put in and take out your contact lenses safely and easily.