FAQs
Whether you are interested in African culture, weight loss tracking or simply looking for a new way to express yourself through waistline adornment, our store is perfect place for you.
What kinds of waist beads do you offer at Simply Adorn Me?
Simply Adorn Me offer several styles of TIE ON African waist beads crafted on durable cotton thread. Our beads are 50 inches long and are made with real glass seed beads, crystals, charms, glow in the dark straw beads or a combination. Because we offer waist beads for a variety of budgets, from basic to luxury waist beads, Simply Adorn Me will have something for you!
Please note, our waist bead pieces will not have a clasp attached. We strive to keep our product authentic and traditionally waist beads are tied on for long-term wear. This also ensures that no matter what piece catches your eye, you can customize them all to fit your size.
Are your waist beads originally from Africa?
Absolutely! Most of our beads are handcrafted in Africa. We love the opportunity to support small businesses in Africa, therefore we only choose vendors from Africa. Beading in Africa is a tradition that has passed from generations our vendors and take pride in their craft. African culture is important to us and we want to share a piece of African culture through our business selling waist beads. However, we offer a few in house custom designs made to fit your personal need.
Are there different sizes of African waist beads?
Yes. However, at this time Simply Adorn Me only offer 50 inch tie on waist beads. Fortunately, our waist beads fit most woman and can be trimmed down to fit your waist by simply removing the excess beads and string. If you need longer beads to fit your waist, we will be happy to customize your order or you can simply purchase two strands to tie together to achieve a larger sizes.
How do I find my size of waist beads?
Finding your waist beads size at Simply Adorn Me is easy peasy! First, you need to determine where you would like your beads to sit - on your waist line, high hip or your hips then measure the desired part of your waist or hips with a measurement tape. This should be done prior to ordering your waist beads to ensure your waist beads will fit your waist. Traditionally, waist beads are worn above hips (panty line) and a little below the naval however, you can wear your beads where they are most comfortable to you and feels best on your body!
Can I wear multiple waist beads at the same time?
Yes! We encourage you to wear multiple beads on your waist and hips at once! This will give you an opportunity to have accountability at different levels of your waist and give you a more secure feeling when you wear your beads. Also, we believe wearing multiple strands of beads will accent all the colors of your waist beads set and allow you to connect to the meanings of your waist bead colors.
Can I take my waist bead off once tied?
Absolutely. Getting them back on depends on how loosely or tight you decide to tie them. Traditionally waist beads are worn along the panty line and not tight around the waist. This allows the beads to be pulled up and off similar to a t-shirt. If you prefer to wear them tight around the waist you may want to tie them in a bow rather than a knot should you plan on taking them off. Adding a clasp to your waist beads is also an option however, at this time, Simply Adorn Me does not provide that service.
Is there any meaning of waist beads?
Yes! Waist beads are a traditional part of African culture that are believed to bring attract positive female energy.
9. How do I choose the right color of African waist beads?
If you are willing to wear waist beads for a better body awareness and color connection below is a list of frequent colors and their meanings to the colors of your beads. Here are meanings of some of the most frequent colors of waist beads:
White: truth, purity, light
Green: fertility, hope, nature
Red: passion, confidence, bravery
Yellow: energy, happiness, joy
Purple: wisdom, vitality, success
Blue: harmony, stability, intuition
Pink: femininity, romance, tenderness
10. I am plus-size. Do you have anything for me?
Yes! Although our waist beads are 50inches and should fit most women, we will be happy to customize your order according to the style and colors that are available. In addition, you can always purchase two strands of waist beads and tie them together in order to achieve a larger size or layer multiple beads.
I need a longer size for my waist beads:
No problem! Send a message to us and we’ll make whatever length you need and create a custom listing just for you. Custom orders vary in price and may take up to 2 weeks to process.
11. How much is your shipping?
We are pleased to announce that we offer free shipping on all orders over $100. Shop now to find your perfect African waist beads and create your unique colorful set!
12. When will my order come?
Simply Adorn Me uses services of the USPS or DHL. Your order normally takes up to 5 -7 business days to arrive to the address you provided, once order is processed nevertheless, it might take longer for your order to be shipped, due to COVID-19. Please keep this in mind when ordering.
13. I received a damaged item. What am I to do?
If you receive a damaged or wrong item, please send us product photos at simplyadornme@gmail.com , and afterwards we will provide a full refund that will reach you in up to 30 business days.
14. Can I get a refund if the item did not meet my expectations?
As a rule, we provide refunds only if the items you received were damaged or wrong. However, please let us know your concerns at simplyadornme@gmail.com and we will do our best to solve your issue!
15. How do I contact you?
If you have any questions, or simply want to get to know us better, send us an email at simplyadornme@gmail.com , and we will reply as soon as possible! We would be happy to hear from you anytime.
Simply Adorn Me is an online store that sells African waist beads crafted on durable cotton thread. Their beads are made with real glass seed beads, crystals, charms, and glow in the dark straw beads or a combination. They offer a variety of waist beads for different budgets and only offer tie-on waist beads to keep it authentic. Simply Adorn Me supports small businesses in Africa and only chooses vendors from Africa. They provide a guide on how to measure for waist size and how to choose the right color of African waist beads. Simply Adorn Me offers free shipping on all orders over $100 and uses USPS or DHL services. If customers receive a damaged item, they can send a photo and receive a full refund. They only offer refunds for damaged or wrong items. To contact Simply Adorn Me, customers can email them at simplyadornme@gmail.com.