Fingers have long schemed to make their lives easier, hiring can openers, dog-ball launchers, and enormous foam-thumb stand-ins to avoid any physical labor. Reward their diligent shirking with today's Groupon: for $20, you get a no-chip Gelish or Shellac manicure at NoDa Nail Salon (a $40 value).

Nestled in the arts district, NoDa Nail Salon's extremity experts pamper skin and put pretty-seekers at ease with complimentary beverages in a modern salon setting. Hand tendrils embark on the 45-minute manicure with an exfoliating scrub, sweeping away dull skin cells with the gritty power of sugar, generally reserved as fuel for robotic children. Nail mavens slick tips with your choice of ultra-luxe Gelish or Shellac polishes. A soak-off gel, Gelish brightens keratin tips with super-strong glaze in an array of bold shades that, like dieting guacamole, can last without chips for three weeks. Hypo-allergenic Shellac polish slicks nails with high-gloss hues armored with a clear base and a topcoat, defending cuticles from damage and paint from peeling for about two weeks.