[header] How to heal an ingrown toenail [title] Soak your feet. [step] To keep your feet clean and make the nail pliable, you will need to soak your affected foot in warm water. You may want to soak both feet to make this process a bit more relaxing. 
Soak your feet four to five times per day for 10 to 15 minutes each time. [substeps] You can add two tablespoons of epsom salts to the foot bath or just use plain water.