Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA (JPPIPA)
Vol 11 No 12 (2025): December

From Craft to Science: Embedding Physics of Materials into Product-Based Learning in Cosmetology Education

Astrid Sitompul (Unknown)
Fauzani, Asrah Rezki (Unknown)
Lubis, Habibah Hanim (Unknown)
Dhana, Vita Pujawanti (Unknown)
Rangkuti, Irmiah Nurul (Unknown)
Wahidah, Siti (Unknown)
Sudartono, Hendro (Unknown)
Erni, Erni (Unknown)
Astuti, Murni (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2025

Abstract

Fantasy hair styling in vocational cosmetology is commonly treated as a tacit craft activity, leaving limited evidence that material and geometry choices lead to ergonomic and stable designs. This study aimed to develop and validate craft-based support frames for fantasy buns while making materials-science and basic biomechanics concepts explicit. Using a 4D Research and Development model (Define–Design–Develop–Disseminate), undergraduate cosmetology students produced three frame variants (foam, thin wire, and polymer mesh). Product quality was evaluated by three cosmetology/beauty-education experts using a 1–5 Likert rubric covering aesthetics (neatness, proportion, creativity, harmony) and ergonomics (comfort, lightweight, ease of application/removal, positional stability). Three models conducted short wear-and-movement trials (standing, walking, head turns). Quantitative scores were converted to percentages and categorized; expert comments were analyzed thematically. Aesthetic performance averaged 87% (Very Good: neatness 90%, proportion 85%, creativity 88%, harmony 85%). Ergonomic performance averaged 83% (Very Good: comfort 85%, lightweight 82%, ease 80% [Good], stability 85%), with frame weights ranging from ~500 to 2,000 g. These results indicate that craft-based frames can produce visually coherent and ergonomically acceptable fantasy buns while supporting concept-based reasoning; future work should strengthen durability and application techniques and extend trials to longer wear durations.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jppipa

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Chemistry Education Materials Science & Nanotechnology Physics

Description

Science Educational Research Journal is international open access, published by Science Master Program of Science Education Graduate Program University of Mataram, contains scientific articles both in the form of research results and literature review that includes science, technology and teaching ...