Sanitary surroundings are key for nail technician and cosmetologist Heather, the proprietor of VIP Nail Studio. Besides sterilizing all tools and implements, her staff also utilize disposable files, buffers, slippers, and orange sticks, as well as pipe-free whirlpool tubs, which are more sanitary than traditional tubs driven by water jets. These pedicure chairs cosset patrons with quilted seating that matches the stools at the manicure bar, where patrons can sit side-by-side to gossip or play telephone as they get their nails done.