Nicky Hambleton-Jones (born February 24, 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 Nicky began presenting 10 Years Younger on Channel 4. During that time Nicky 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 program for 5 years.^{[citation needed]}