FAQ
Freq Asked Questions & Policies
What charms do you have ? What are their meanings?
Bronze/Silver Ankh – Ankhs are the Kemetic (Egyptian) symbols for infinite life and love. They had an understanding that life is ever evolving and love is integral to that process. If you want to tap into that sacred geometry and symbol of power & love this is for you
Gold Letter Charm – Gold plated letter. It’s a super cute dainty addition to your beads. (may tarnish over time if constantly exposed to water)
Swarovski Evil Eye Pendant – The Evil Eye is referenced among several cultures/religions. It is said that some have an evil eye that can cause harm/death in others just from looking at someone and focusing their energy on them. The evil eye protection charm is absorb that energy and block it from entering into your spiritual and physical body. This is the charm for those who are rising up and know that there will be lots of bitter hearts and evil eyes wishing them harm. This is that return to sender charm!
Swarovski Zodiac Charm – This is a high quality gold plated charm with the Zodiac Sign and Swarovski crystals in the shape of the zodiac constellation.
What if my beads don’t fit?
You can send them back to be adjusted, but you will have to pay for return shipping. Please email diosabodybeads@gmail.com with size adjust/return in the subject line for more details.
How often can I wear my beads?
You can wear these beads all day long 24/7 if you like. I never take my beads off unless I am switching them out for a new pair. I normally wear one pair for about 3-4 weeks.
Can I get my beads wet? Can I wear them in the pool/at the beach?
Yes of course. If you have any gold plated or metal plated charms that may cause the color to tarnish from exposure to weather.
What size should I order?
Please click here to view our size chart !
Measure the size of your waist based on the part of your torso you want the beads to fall on.
How to manifest with waist beads?
The first step to manifesting with waist beads is to program your beads to vibrate on the frequency of your body. I know it sounds aloof but it’s a real thing. You must welcome your beads with a mini ceremony and be CLEAR about what you wish to gain from this new waistbeads relationship. Write down 2-3 CLEAR intentions (ex: I want to lose 10 pounds, I want to be happy seeing my body naked, I want to have confidence in sensual experiences). Sit them in the bag with the beads and meditate with them. When you feel that you are ready you can anoint your beads with any Diosa oils and put them on. Keep a record of where you were before the beads and after weeks of wearing them.
What are setting intentions? Why do you have that as an option?
Setting intentions are stating things that you intend to see come into fruition in your life. Setting intentions helps the spirits and the universe assist you on your journey. If you don’t know where you’re going you’ll never know if you’ve arrived at your destination. We have this as an option because I channel energy while making beads and I make sure that I put those vibrations into the process of making your beads special for you.
What is the history/why wear waistbeads?
Waist beads date all the way back to ancient Egypt and ancient African civilizations. The women would adorn their bodies with beads for many reasons. They were were worn as symbols of royalty, fertility, fidelity, growing into womanhood, weight tracking and even celebrations for child birth. How they were used depends on the culture, but since it was so vast throughout the continent there is no one reason for why they were created. Wearing waist beads in modern day America connects you to the roots that the diaspora naturally longs for. We want to have that bridge to our ancestral cultures and practices. Your reason for wearing waistbeads depends on what you want to accomplish. These beads from Diosa Body Beads have no limit or restrictions on how they should be worn! No gate keeping over here.
How can I track my weight with waistbeads?
Please click this link for our free guide to losing weight with waistbeads.
These beads are made with a slightly elastic cording (for now). If your goal is to lose weight we recommend you buy a size smaller than you think you are. That way the beads are located right along the waistline and not fall beneath the belly button. These will keep you conscious of your progress in your weight loss journey.
Can kids wear body beads?
Yes of course view this article on Healthline.com
It mentions: “In Ghana, babies are traditionally adorned with waist beads during their naming ceremonies. Only girls, however, continue to wear the beads as they grow older. In many West African traditions, mothers tie a pair of waist beads onto daughters during their first menstruation to symbolize their passage into womanhood. Outgrowing a pair of waist beads may also mark the transition into a new stage of life. The beads a girl wears during puberty will differ from the beads she wears after her first child, for example.”
Can men wear waist beads ?
Yes boo! Do what makes you happy baby!!
Are these African waistbeads?
I am not a continental African but I am of the African diaspora. I would consider these to be diasporic African waistbeads.
Will the beads irritate my skin?
They should not irritate your skin. The only concern would be for gold plated or metal plated charms.
Do the beads color change/fade?
Depending on the color/type of beads and how often you wear them. Generally the color may begin fade after over a month of wear non-stop however it is not always very noticeable. It is normal for some of the beads to lose color over time due to wear and tear, but the elasticity of the beads should remain around the same.
Policies
Processing
Processing takes about 10 - 12 days to ship (all beads are handmade to order)
Mailing process USPS With COVID – 19
USPS may have delays with delivering. General time is 3-4 days with Priority shipping. Shipment times are dependent on USPS. For tracking please view the tracking link sent to your email. Please contact USPS for further details on your order after it has been shipped.