FAQ
What is the meaning behind waist beads?
Waist beads are a type of body adornment that many believe started in ancient Egypt, where they were called “girdles” and women wore waist beads as a status symbol. West African Countries made waist beads a significant body adornment that is highly practiced within certain cultures and traditions. The waist beads worn in African history have been used to showcase artwork, coming of age, a families wealth/royalty status, life accomplishments ,healing, fertility, protection, weight tracking, waist shaping and overall for personal reasons of the wearer. Since, waist beads have evolved over time and is now being appreciated, respected & practiced by many different people of different backgrounds. Everyone has different meanings behind wearing waist beads and everybody wears them in a way that benefits them the most!
What are the benefits of waist beads?
1) Helps Support Weightloss - Waist beads help to track your weight loss and inches loss around the mid-section/ Hips. Acts as a 24/7 accountability tool. As a person gains weight the beads will rise on the midsection, but when they lose weight the beads will fall down the midsection.
2) Helps to Shape the Body- Considered the original waist trainers as they help to build a natural figure 8 shape.
3) Manifestation/Spiritual Benefits- Each waist bead carry different meanings. As Waist beads are worn around the womb area where creations are made, the wearer is able to manifest anything and help it come to fruition.
4) Boosts Self Confidence- Helps to improve self imagine by accentuating the curves and Boosts an attractive feeling to ones body.
5) Increases Sensuality and Femininity
6) Body Adornment/ Fashion Accessory- Some people wear their beads underneath their clothes and others choose to show their beads off as body jewelry. Whether you choose to wear your beads inside or outside of your clothes, it’s completely UP TO YOU!
What is the meaning for each color ?
Are waist beads for All sizes ?
YES! Waist beads are for any BODY!! You DO NOT have to be a certain body type to wear waist beads
Who exactly can wear waist beads?
ANYBODY CAN WEAR WAIST BEADS. THEY ARE NOT RESTRICTED TO ANY SIZE, SHAPE, INDIVIDUAL, BACKGROUND OR CULTURE.
Can I shower in my waist beads ?
Yes, Waist beads are made to be worn 24/7. However , even though we provide high quality beaded products, things such as the acidity of someone’s skins, hard water , chemicals and certain body products may cause beads to change or lose certain colors over time. All of our waist beads are made out of glass and are thoroughly tested before they are put on our site.
What is the largest measurement size available to purchase ?
The largest measurement size available to purchase on our site is up to 60inches within all of our handmade waist beads.
Are your waist bead adjustable?
Yes, All tie on waist beads are adjustable to fit any waist size. All strands come in the sizes of 50”-60” in length and are able to be adjusted by the wearer by removing/cutting excess beads when tying on the waist bead.
Can Children wear waist beads ?
Yes, Traditionally waist beads were tied on babies to help measure the growth of the child, provide protection and recognize new transitions in life.