directions are not readable white writing against background of white product [SEP] although you cannot read directions on bottle and there is not a separate direction insert but i was able to return to amazon and read them the ridge filler does not actually fill ridges and might due to shiny appearance make them even more noticeable i cannot yet speak to the products effectiveness in conditioning repairing protecting and or nourishing nails however if i notice any improvement in nail ridges or condition of nails after a more prolonged period i will amend my review to notate