# Retired Airplane Salons The Runway Studios Luxury Salon Offers Services in a Real Plane By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-09-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runway-studios References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2017/09/19/82670/makeup-artist-turns-old-airplane-luxury-salon-backyard.html) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Runwaystudiosmakeup/) The Runway Studios luxury salon is housed in a [retired airplane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-4) as a way to offer opulent pampering services to customers in an unlikely environment. The new salon was founded by makeup artist Amber [Scott](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-touring-boot) in Carluke, Lanarkshire and is within a retired 1957 Air Atlantique Convair CV-440 Metropolitan airplane that was purchased by her parents as a gift about 10 years ago. The airplane was upgraded by Scott to accommodate four makeup artists, two hairdressers and even a nail technician to offer luxury services that are offered in the unlikely atmosphere. The Runway Studios salon was created with an eco-conscious approach to [upcycle a plane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stay-under-the-radar-retreat) that would otherwise be scrapped, while also offering a truly unique spot for clients to have their services done. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Airplane-themed Experiences:** Opportunities to create unique and immersive experiences by repurposing retired airplanes for various purposes. - **Eco-friendly Upcycling:** Innovative ways of repurposing and upcycling materials, such as retired airplanes, to promote sustainability and reduce waste. - **Luxury Services in Unconventional Environments:** Meeting consumer demand for luxury services by offering them in unexpected or unconventional locations, such as retired airplanes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality and Tourism:** The hospitality and tourism industry can explore the idea of transforming retired airplanes into unique accommodations or themed attractions. - **Beauty and Wellness:** The beauty and wellness industry can consider the concept of creating luxurious salons or spa experiences in repurposed airplanes to offer customers a unique pampering environment. - **Sustainable Design and Architecture:** The sustainable design and architecture industry can find opportunities in repurposing retired airplanes to create eco-friendly structures or artistic installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Art-Inspired Hair Salon Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-arts-salon.md) - [Stylish Airport Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clubhouse.md) - [Airline-Inspired Cocktail Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carry-on-airlines.md) - [Hybrid Hair Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-hair-salon.md) - [Branded Luxury Beauty Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-beauty-retreat.md) - [Experiential Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heathrow-airport.md) - [Aircraft Door Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-exit-door-table.md) - [Retro-Inspired Airline Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pan-am-journeys-by-private-air.md) - [Dedicated Express Beauty Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-chair.md)