More Than Beauty
The Heart of Human Connection in the Beauty Industry
by Jordan Bowen
We learn the craft. But who teaches us the human part? Beauty professionals spend thousands of hours learning technique — how to cut, color, formulate, create, serve, and care for the people who trust us. What we're rarely taught is how to navigate everything that happens between the service and the person receiving it. More Than Beauty explores that space: human connection, emotional awareness, the nervous system, boundaries, presence, leadership, and what it means to care deeply without carrying everything home with you. Written for beauty professionals at every stage of their careers, this book is an invitation to see the work differently.
"Because technical skill will always matter. But how people feel in your presence matters too."
— Jordan Bowen, More Than Beauty
Inside the Book
Stop Absorbing Your Clients' Stress
Emotional regulation tactics for service professionals.
Leave Work at the Salon
Master boundary setting to reclaim your evenings.
Protect Your Peace and Energy
Science-backed strategies to overcome burnout.
Get the Book
Available in paperback and hardcover.
Who It's For
Written for the people behind the chair — stylists, estheticians, barbers, nail technicians, massage therapists, makeup artists, tattoo artists, and injectors — plus students, salon owners, and educators.
Meet the Author
Jordan Bowen has spent nearly two decades in the beauty industry — from her mother's salon to the Aveda Institute to salon ownership and education. More Than Beauty is her debut book.