I love this little tool and it works great. This is how you use this tool.. Soak your toenail for at least 15-20 minutes with just water and Epsom salt, after your nail and skin has become soft and pliable, use the toenail correction took to gentle apply the hooks under the ingrown nail and gently start turning the toenail correction tool slowly and in small amounts until comfort is reached, trim the toenail and remove the curved nail area. Carefully pat dry the toenail and toes removing all water, then with the toenail correction tool still attached, let the toenail dry. This should correct the in turning of the nail. Repeat when needed. The toenail correction tool is very sturdy and we'll constructed. I would highly recommended this toenail correction tool at this exceptional price. Save yourself a very expensive trip to the podiatrist and do it yourself.