apparatus and method for holding tools securely with a grip assist are provided . a preferred grip assist preferably includes a wristband having a strap and buckle , a first strap attached to the wristband with a hinge . the first strap also has a ring attached to an end of the strap opposite the hinge . behind the ring on the first strap , is a first segment of a two segment closure system . a second strap is also attached to the wristband with a second hinge . the second strap has a second segment of the two segment closure system attached to an end opposite the wristband . the two segment closure system is closed to form a grip assist position . the second strap can be held open by a secondary two segment closure system to form an open position .