1. WHAT ARE MY WAIST BEADS FOR?
Waist beads are used for various reasons but why they are worn depends on the receivers intended purpose to put them on their body.
2. HOW DO I PUT ON MY WAIST BEADS?
There is an instructional video on my YouTube that shows you how to tie your waist beads. The video is titled: How to put on My Waist Beads. You will also receive instructions with your order on how to tie my waist beads on.
3. HOW DO I REMOVE MY WAIST BEADS?
Use scissors, a sharp knife or razor to remove the waist beads off your body. If you cut the bead in the same place that you tied them you may be able to retie them on. Disclaimer: if you cut your waist beads and decide to reattach them you may have to adjust where you place them on your body because it may not fit in the exact same place
4. WILL MY WAIST BEADS FIT MY BODY SIZE?
My Waist Beads are meant to fit any body types. Below is a sizing chart for your waist measurements and sizing for your order. The beads can be made as long as 60 inches. Please request if you need them to extend beyond 60 inches
XS 20-25 inches
S 26-31 inches
M 32-37 inches
L 38-42 inches
XL 43-48 inches
XXL 49-54 inches
XXXL 55-60 inches
5. HOW MANY WAIST BEADS SHOULD I WEAR?
You can wear as many waist beads as you would like depending on your intended purpose to put them on your body. If you are into numerology, wearing a certain amount of waist beads can be for your own spiritual or meditative practice.
6. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN MY WAIST BEADS BREAK?
It is natural for your waist beads to break off your body. Do not panic! We can not determine when it will happen because it can happen at any time. Sometimes waist beads breaking off without any particular reason means that the beads have served its purpose. It can also mean an energy release. A spiritual message can be the reason why your waist beads broke. The time, date, and mental thoughts when they broke may determine what message the spiritual world was trying to get you to receive. You can try to save the beads and tie it back together or you may have to purchase a new one. You can also reuse the beads that broke to create a new waist bead if you want. Be careful when attaching your beads unto your body and be mindful when they are on your body to prevent them from breaking off
7. CAN I WEAR MY WAIST BEADS IN THE SHOWER?
You can wear waist beads in the shower and while exercising however excessive water can weaken the string over time depending on the type of string being used. Waist beads can still be durable in the shower however please be mindful that excess water can also change the color of the beads depending on which type of bead adornment is in the jewelry design.
8. WILL MY WAIST BEADS HELP ME LOSE WEIGHT?
Waist beads do assist with weight loss and tracking your progress. The beads fall lower on your waist as you shed inches and pounds so you can visible see your weight loss. Waist beads roll higher on your waist when as you gain weight. However you still have to incorporate a workout plan and/or diet in order to really see results with weight loss.
9. WILL MY WAIST BEADS MAKE MY BUTT BIGGER?
Waist beads can help with body shaping. Some African women wear them as a body shaping tool to shift their weight gain from their stomach to their hips and buttocks so yes in a way they can help with gaining a bigger butt or help make your butt and hips appear bigger or more shapely.
10. WHO INVENTED WAIST BEADS?
Waist beads have been a part of tradition since Ancient Egyptian times for African women however many believe this tradition originated from the Yoruba tribe.
11. WHAT IS THE CULTURAL TRADITION OF MY WAIST BEADS?
African women practice an old age tradition of wearing waist beads to serve as a sign of wealth. However the tradition of waist beads also celebrates womanhood, sexuality, femininity, fertility, healing, protection, body positivity and spirituality.
12. ARE MY WAIST BEADS ONLY FOR AFRICAN WOMEN?
Any woman can wear waist beads
13. WHAT DO THE COLORS MEAN?
Waist beads have several colors included in their design. Some colors are associated with chakra energy while others have spiritual meanings behind their hue. Below is a list of different colors with their associated chakra energy and their meanings:
RED (root chakra)- This color represents energy, passion, strength, courage, physical activity and security. For healing red is used to bring warmth or burn out diseases or illnesses. Red is a very powerful color and should be used in moderation.
ORANGE (sacral chakra)- This color represents creativity, sensuality and sexuality. For healing orange can be used to increase immunity and sexual energy.
YELLOW (solar plexus chakra)- This color represents happiness, intuition, confidence, excitement, intellectual development, and personal power. For healing you can use yellow for clarity.
GREEN (heart chakra)-This color represents prosperity, personal growth, fertility and the symbolizing color of healing. For healing it is beneficial for any situation to help with recovery. This color can be used to signify balance and peace.
BLUE (throat chakra)- This color represents communication and expression. For healing it can be used for cooling and calming both physically and mentally. Blue can signify serenity, contentment, intuition, inspiration and inner peace.
INDIGO (third eye chakra)- This color is associated with psychic abilities. In healing it can be used for intuition, reassurance and psychism. This signifies a spiritual truth to help receive insight or messages.
PURPLE/VIOLET (crown chakra)- This color represents spiritual power and enlightenment. In healing, purple is used to help with mental disorders. This color helps with becoming one with the spirit.
WHITE (soul star chakra)- This color is associated with truth, purity, cleansing and healing protection. It is good for healing to aid with removing pain and suffering.
GOLD (seat of the soul chakra)- This color represents understanding and luck. It is a very powerful healing color that can represent service to others.
PINK (Mind over matter chakra)- This color represents unconditional love, love without limits, and friendship. It also signifies balance and harmony for relationships.
SILVER (mind over matter chakra)- This color represents wealth, feminine energy, intuition and imagination.
GRAY/GREY- This color represents infinite interpretations because it lies between black and white. It also symbolizes self respect, neutrality and detachment.
BROWN (the earth star chakra)- This color represents the earth and material success. It can be used for concentration or study. This color symbolizes “down to earth”.
BLACK (the earth star chakra)- This color is an absence of color that can represent mystery. The color can serve to promote deep meditation. This color can signify a blockage or something being hidden.
TRANSPARENT (Universal unity chakra)-This represents cleansing and purifying which aids with promoting transparency.
RAINBOW (Universal unity chakra)-A combination of all colors allows you to expand beyond your limits and become united with all that is. This allows you to reach enlightenment and universal consciousness in all aspects of the universe.
14. HOW LONG DOES SHIPPING TAKE?
Shipping depends on the type of bead that is ordered. Please allow up to 60 days to receive your order. If you need your beads expedited due to personal matters please contact us and we will accommodate.
15. CAN I EXCHANGE MY ORDER?
You may exchange your order for another bead only if it has not been worn. Send your order back to the return address listed on the label and then contact us with your exchange request.
16. CAN I GET A REFUND?
There is a no refund policy for my waist beads