Nicky Hambleton-Jones (born 24 February 1971)^[1] is a television presenter and stylist^[2] best known for hosting the Channel 4 makeover show, 10 Years Younger.

Early life

Hambleton-Jones was born in South Africa. She earned an honours degree in dietetics before starting her own private practice in Cape Town. She then took a postgraduate business course at Wits Business School, before moving to London in 1996, where she worked as a marketing consultant in the city. After being made redundant in 2001 she founded the personal stylist consultancy NHJ Style.

Career

In 2003 Hambleton-Jones began presenting 10 Years Younger on Channel 4. During that time she worked as a brand ambassador for a number of retail brands. In 2008 she set up the NHJ Style Academy, providing training and development for aspiring personal stylists and for retailers with personal shopping departments. Hambleton-Jones lives in London with her husband Robert and has 2 children. ^[3]

Television career

In 2003, she was contacted by C4, who had seen her website and were interested in screen testing her for a new makeover show called 10 Years Younger. She was later hired and presented the programme for 5 years. ^{[citation needed]}