African waist beads are traditional adornments worn for centuries by women in many African cultures. Some reasons women wear waist beads today:
* A way to express femininity and beauty
* To increase sexual attraction
* As a means of spiritual protection
* As a means of gauging weight gain
* A way to connect to ancestors
Below are some bead color meanings:
Black – Power and protection
Blue – Loyalty and truth
Brown – Earth and stability
Gold – Good health, power and wealth
Green – Abundance, fertility, nature and prosperity
Orange – Courage, self confidence and vitality
Pink – Care, beauty, love and kindness
Purple – Royalty, spirituality and wisdom
Red – Confidence and vitality
Turquoise – Communication and self awareness
White – Light, truth and purity
Yellow – Energy, joy and happiness
🚨FAQ’s🚨
✨What size should I get?✨ Our waist beads fit up to a 62” waist. You can wrap more than once if you are able to and have a smaller waist.
✨How do I put them on?✨ Measure around the area you would like the waist beads to hang, remove the excess beads, make a pinch point and tie a knot (3 knots are ideal). Cut extra string.
✨Can I shower with them?✨ Yes.
✨How long should I wear them?✨ Until they fall off.
✨How many should I wear?✨ A minimum of 2 is ideal.
🚨TIPS🚨 * Have someone help you if you are having trouble tying on * Do not tie too tight or push beads too tightly when tying on. * Be mindful of beads when showering, dressing etc, so as not to break them.