FAQs
FAQ WAIST BEADS
How do I tie on traditional waist beads
Simply place them around your waist, decide where you want them to sit, remove the excess beads and tie 3-4 knots. Once you are sure the beads are secure, cut off the excess string and beads.
How long do they last
When they are worn properly they can last for years. Be sure that they are not too tight, so that they do not break when you bend or sit (or after you eat too much). I have worn the same set of waist beads for up to 3 years without taking them off.
How many can I wear at one time
You can wear as few or as many waist beads as you feel comfortable in.
Are you supposed to take waist beads off
Traditional tie waist beads are semi-permanent and can be worn while bathing, swimming, sleeping, etc. Clasp waist beads are made with a metal clasp so they can be taken off. They should be taken off while bathing or swimming to protect the metal. What kind of thread is used for waist beads.
Can little girls wear waist beads
Traditionally, during Ghanaian naming ceremonies, babies are typically adorned with waist beads. However, it’s a decision for the parents to make.
How can waist beads help me lose weight
Waist bead are traditionally worn low and loosely along the hips. If you want to track weight loss you would start your beads up higher on your waist, with the goal of them dropping down to your hips. You do not need to wear them tightly to gauge your progress. If they are worn too tightly they will pop from the constant pressure.
Can I wear any color waist beads
Yes, there are a variety of colors for you to choose from. There are colors that are associated with a specific meaning. Here are a few:
Red: vitality, passion, bravery, confidence
Blue: healing, harmony, insight, truth
Brown: earth, stability White: light, truth, purity
Yellow: wisdom, clarity, awareness, energy, joy
Green: prosperity, fertility, abundance, hope, healing
Purple: spirituality, wisdom, royalty
Here’s a few of stones and symbols with a specific meaning:
Hamsa: protection against evil or bad luck
Evil eye: protection against negativity
Green aventurine: luck, prosperity, wealth
Lapis lazuli: peace, wisdom, truth, insight
Quartz: clarity, amplifies other crystals
Rose quartz: love, compassion, healing