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In 2003, she was contacted by C4, who had seen her website and were interested in screentesting her for a new makeover show called ''10 Years Younger''. Although initially rejected because of her South African accent, she was later hired and presented the programme until 2009. During the first series she was criticised in the press for her harsh, unsympathetic manner, which she claims was due to the show makers wanting her to portray a "strict school marm" persona. After successfully hosting the series for |
In 2003, she was contacted by C4, who had seen her website and were interested in screentesting her for a new makeover show called ''10 Years Younger''. Although initially rejected because of her South African accent, she was later hired and presented the programme until 2009. During the first series she was criticised in the press for her harsh, unsympathetic manner, which she claims was due to the show makers wanting her to portray a "strict school marm" persona. After successfully hosting the series for five years she decided to move on and focus on her other business interests which include launching her own eyewear range NHJ Eyewear, available in stores from September 2009. [[Mylene Klass]] replaced her. |
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==Bibliography== |
==Bibliography== |
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Revision as of 21:57, 5 September 2009
Nicky Hambleton-Jones | |
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| Born | February 24, 1971 |
| Occupation(s) | TV host and fashion expert. |
| Spouse |
Rob Green (m. 2006) |
| Website | http://www.nhjstyle.com |
Nicky Hambleton-Jones (born February 24, 1971[1]) is a South African fashion stylist and former television presenter, best known for hosting the Channel 4 makeover show 10 Years Younger.
Biography
Hambleton-Jones was born in Pretoria, South Africa, the daughter of a geologist and a teacher (both of English descent). She gained a degree in dietetics and attended medical school for two years and then began working as a hospital dietician, before starting her own private practice. She changed careers and took a one-year business course, before moving to London in 1996, where she worked in the City as a marketing consultant. After being made redundant for the third time, two weeks before her thirtieth birthday,[2] Hambleton-Jones decided to pursue a career in fashion. In May 2001 she founded the personal styling consultancy Tramp2Vamp (which in 2008 was renamed NHJ Style Consultancy), mortaging her home and sleeping on friends' couches to finance it.
She is known for her trademark glasses, which she wears due to a severe astigmatism that cannot be corrected by contact lenses.
Television career
In 2003, she was contacted by C4, who had seen her website and were interested in screentesting her for a new makeover show called 10 Years Younger. Although initially rejected because of her South African accent, she was later hired and presented the programme until 2009. During the first series she was criticised in the press for her harsh, unsympathetic manner, which she claims was due to the show makers wanting her to portray a "strict school marm" persona. After successfully hosting the series for five years she decided to move on and focus on her other business interests which include launching her own eyewear range NHJ Eyewear, available in stores from September 2009. Mylene Klass replaced her.
Bibliography
Hambleton-Jones has published three makeover books, one on fashion and beauty, one on nutrition, and one on making over your entire life. She also regularly styles magazine photoshoots, and has various endorsement deals.
- Top to Toe: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming Who You Want to Be
- "10 Years Younger" in 10 Days
- "10 Years Younger" Nutrition Bible
References
External links
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