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This round-up of manicures spots is for the days when your wallet wins out over the desire for any pampering. Starting at just $12, here are 12 inexpensive manicure salons from Georgetown to Logan Circle to Capitol Hill and in between. They all have a strong rep for making your digits look beautiful for not much more than lunch at say, Sweetgreen. Missed your favorite? We want to hear it, so leave a note in the comments.