FAQ
1. What is the purpose of waist beads?
waist beads have been traditionally worn as a celebration of womanhood, femininity, fertility, spirituality, healing, body shaping, and more. in modern times, individuals wear them for confidence, the aesthetics, weight management, ancestral tradition, and for the previously listed traditions as well. whatever your reason is, it's the perfect reason for you to wear them.
2. How do I remove my waist beads?
cut them with scissors or any sharp object. If you intend to retie them, we suggest that you cut the beads where they were originally tied to make for an easier re-tying process.
3. What size are your waist beads?
our standard waist bead length is 50". we can make larger waist beads upon request.
4. Is there a set number of waist beads I can wear?
no. feel free to wear as many waist beads as you'd like.
5. My waist beads broke, can they be replaced?
waist beads can break due to excessive tugging, weight gain, or normal wear and tear. to replace a broken strand, you can re-tie your beads if applicable or order a new strand.
6. Can waist beads be worn at all times?
yes. In the shower, while exercising, etc. once tied, you can conduct business as normal. waist beads are durable but keep in mind, excessive water and/or tugging may cause the string to weaken overtime.
7. How can waist beads be used for weight management?
waist beads can be used as a low maintenance weight management tool because as you gain weight the beads will rise/tighten and as you lose weight, the beads will fall/loosen, therefore effectively tracking weight gain and loss.
8. Where did waist beads originate?
waist beads are originated in Africa. some believe they were originated by the Yoruba Tribe in Nigeria while other evidence leads their origin to Egypt.
9. How long does shipping take?
shipping usually takes 2-4 days once the order is processed and shipped.
10. Can I exchange my order?
yes. you may exchange any item except for body care items including roll-on fragrances, shea butters and custom waist beads. all other items must be in their original condition and buyer will have to pay additional shipping costs to exchange an item.
11. Do you offer refunds?
no, we do not offer refunds at this time.
12. How do I tie my waist beads?
- take one end of strand in each hand (notice that each end has knots, do not cut these knots until completely finished tying).
- bring strand around the back of your body like a belt
- place strand on belly/hips at the preferred location
- push extra beads toward the anchor beads so that strand has no gaps
- cross strand to close waist beads around your body
- pull top strand under and through in order to tie first knot (remaining beads should fall toward the anchor knot)
- tie 4-5 knots to ensure a secure fit
- cut the extra beads and let remaining beads fall into a container (pro-tip: save the beads and repurpose them as an anklet)
13. if i'm not African or Black, can I still wear waist beads?
absolutely. any woman can wear waist beads. we suggest that you digest the history of waist beads before wearing them so that you can get the full experience of them.
14. what's the difference between non-stretch and stretch string and which do you offer?
non-stretch:
- durable
- must be cut to be taken off
- tie loosely/comfortably because if too tight they will pop
- traditional way to wear waist beads
- perfect for one who doesn't desire to remove their waist beads or wants to set intentions for them
stretch:
- durable
- easily removable
- forgiving for belly growth
- perfect for one who likes to remove their waist beads occasionally
- may be weighed down by crystals or heavy beads
our default method is non-stretch. we also offer stretch upon request with custom orders.
15. Do you hand make the body butters?
no, most are sourced from Africa.
16. Can I request stretch cord for my waist beads?
stretch cord can only be requested for custom waist bead orders.