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How To Break Into Waist Beads

If you about to make your very first waist beads purchase , these four tips below will help you break into them and get you used to wearing your African waist beads

1 Wear your beads for a few hours a day as opposed to all day.

2 Wear your waist beads for two days and then take then of - repeat

3 Take them of before going to bed each night.

4 Alternate between chunkier and dianty waist beads to get your body used to the feel of your beads

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Bridal waist beads you didn't know you needed

When it comes to waist beads for weddings more and more women are exploring and choosing them for adorning themselves on their big day.

Fashion trends have shown an increase in the wearing of waist jewellery and the incorporating of African waist beads into bridal lingerie. 

If you are making the beautiful commitment of marriage this summer and are thinking about adding waist beads into your ensemble then let us introduce you to the top sellers within our bridal waist beads collection.

1 Ivory and Gold Waist Beads - These are a great compliment to pearl jewelry or bold gold statement bridal jewelry.

2 Rainbow Glow In The Dark Waist Beads - You want to add a sense of mystery and excitement t to your wedding night? theses are for you.

3 Red and Blue Crystal Waist Beads - Dainty sparkly and super girly. Pair these up a with sheer see through lacy underwear set.

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Waist Beads UK Has Restocked!

Have you seen our new waist beads designs?

Last month here at Waist Beads UK we dropped some seriously gorgeous designs across out traditional waist beads and glow in the dark waist beads collections. Queens, we are so confident you will adore every single design!

Truth be told, we are particularly excited (and dare say, highly impressed) with this seasons curated pieces.

This season we have decided to go all out and reign in a myriad of eclectic pieces to ensure all tastes are catered for.

We chose to go with African waist beads designs that were, bold, fun and quirky, but we also made sure to include the classic waist bead colour palette. Because everyone absolutely loves the classic colours and the staples too!

Head over to the traditional waist beads and glow in the dark waist beads section of our website to see what's new in store.

Plus if you are not already following Waist Beads UK over on Instagram you can do so HERE.

PS: drop us a note over on Instagram Twitter or Facebook and let us know what you think about our latest waist beads selection.

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3 Reasons to Wear African Waist Beads

You've heard about them, you've contemplated wearing them, but you are still on the fence.

You've been admiring waist beads from afar, yet have not yet taken your first step into the world of accessorising with these glorious jewels.

Here are three reasons why you should explore and embrace wearing African waist beads.

1. Grace and poise.

There is just something elegant about waist beads. The way they look against skin and the way to bring a heightened awareness.

You will find that wearing waist beads will help you notice your own posture which in turn will encourage to carry yourself with grace.

2 Confidence.

African waist beads are a great confidence boost. Loving yourself enough to adorn your beautiful body with jewels even when no one can see then? That is confidence.

3. Weight management.

One thing almost all women who wear beads around their waist speak of is that is helps them watch how much they eat.

Beads worn around the waist will tighten if you overdo with the chow.

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Waist Beads As A Statement Of Expression


African waist beads have been used as a statement of expression, for various reasons for as long as they have existed.

Fashion they say, is the highest form of self expression. Waist beads represents that for many women across the world.

For some women, wearing beads on the waist or hips gives them confidence and helps create a feeling uber femininity

For other women, adorning ones self with waist jewellery reperesents self-control and acts as a weight management tool.

Helping the wearer to be attentive to the tighting and loosening and inturn ensuring they watch how what they eat to maintain a trim figure.

Other women express their status by wearing African waist beads.

In all the above, waist beads have firmly established their place in the fashion hall of fame as a strong expression of power, confidence, status and self love.

Do you wear waist beads as a statement of expression?

If not begin by exploring our traditional waist beads and glow in the dark waist beads.



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Waist Beads And Culture


Culture plays a big role in the way we live our lives. From everyday practices to the way people relate to each other , human culture defines who we are.

The wearing of jewellery and adornment across cultures have helped create a strong sense of belonging and identity for people groups and the wearing of waist beads is no different.

The History of waist beads shows us that the beloved body adornment goes thousands of years all the way to ancient Africa. Egypt to be specific. History tells us the wearing of waist beads spans well over three thousand years.

Fast forward to the 21st century and it is such a joy to see many cultures outside of Africa embrace the empowering culture of wearing waist beads.

We are seeing more and more that the everyday woman loves adorning her waist and hips with beads. And rightly so, there is just something about them that takes femininity to the next level!

Have you incorporated African waist beads into your beauty culture yet?

If not explore our traditional African Waist beads or even our curated glow in the dark waist beads collection and you will be sure to find a design that will speak to your heart.


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Freedom Chocolate Waist Beads


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Can I Sleep With African Waist Beads On?


Most women are concerned about sleeping with their waist beads on, as they are concerned doing so will ruin them . However, if looked after properly your African waist beads can last for years. Because many people feel that sleeping with their waist beads on can shorten it's lifespan or cause them to split. For this reason we have listed here a few things that you can do to ensure your waist beads last as long as possible even if you choose to sleep with them on.

  1. Wear your beads where it is more comfortable on your body. Determine if that is on your hips, waist or under your. Experiment till you find your sweet spot.

  2. Make sure they are not too tight and that you don't experience tension when you sit and stand.

  3. Regularly check your waist beads for possible string or threads from underwear as well as other garments and gently remove them.

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Body Confidence With African Waist Beads


We are all shaped differently and our curves are different. But one things unites us women is that we are powerful and beautiful.

Each woman has a unique beauty. From the shape and size of your body to the shade of your skin you are perfect just the way you are.

Once in a while self doubt can creep in and we may question the little quirks that give us individuality. Therefore it is important to be reminded that each female body is a complete work of art!

At Waist Beads UK we celebrate this and we want to to be confident in your skin so go ahead lavish on yourself with our selection of African waist beads!




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International Women's Day


A woman is strong.

A woman is powerful.

A woman is wise.

A woman is glorious.

A woman is creative.

A woman is love.

A woman gives.

A woman is abundance.

A woman is the foundation of family and society.

A woman is a friend, a sister, a mother, an auntie, a grandmother and so much more.

Happy International Women's Day to all of you wonderful women of the world. You are truly amazing!

Team Waist Beads ❤️


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How To Measure Yourself For African Waist Beads


You’ve asked, so here are instructions on how to measure yourself for African waist beads

Step one

Hold your waist beads at the two ends of the strand and push the beads together making sure that there are no gaps in between the beads. Make a small knot at one end of the strand.

Wrap the waist beads strand around your waist and adjust it to your preference hight (high waist, waist, or hip line).

Step two

Hold the strand and move the excess waist beads off to one side of the stand with the knot adjust the length until comfortable.

(the saved beads can be joined together another or for anklet if you wish).

Step three

Once you have achieved the desired length for your beads hold and intertwine the strands twice and tie it 2 or 3 times into a knot. Now go ahead and proceed to cut the excess string off using a pair of scissors.

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