Frequently Asked Questions

First recommends deciding where you want your beads to sit on your body. Do you want them high on your waist? Down at your hips? Right at your belly button?

After you decide, wrap measuring tape or string around that part of your body to get the measurement. If you’re using a string, mark on the string where the two ends meet, then measure that length with a ruler. Try not to wrap the string or tape too snugly around your body. It will result in a tighter fit than you may anticipate.  If your strand is too tight on your body it WILL MOST LIKELY POP!

To tie your waist beads on, simply place them around your waist, decide where you want them to sit, then pull the slip knot which will give you extra string to work with.  There should be anchor beads at each end of the waist bead which will prevent the waist beads from falling off the string.

Allow the excess beads to slip down toward the anchor beads,  and tie 4-6 knots. Once you are sure the beads are secure, cut off the excess string and beads. Many people use a jar or container to catch the extra beads.  Be sure not to tie your waist beads too tight or they could pop. The knot should be small enough that MOST beads will simple slide over and hide the knot.

Some people also like to burn the knot. Please note that not all waist bead cording can tolerate flame.   We do not recommend using this method in particular for waist bead newbies.

Abella Zoe waist beads have been created on durable strings or elastic cording.  Though the string/elastic/cording is durable it can become weakened by excessive stress.  This stress can be caused by (not limited to) weight gain, pulling/snatching them down with your clothing, high impact/weight lifting activities, intimate partner using them to hoist, pull or stabilize them or you during intimate activities.  If you lead a very active lifestyle or are subject to weight gain, consider purchasing a stretch waist bead strand, as it can be more forgiving so some of the activities previously listed.  

To clean your waist bead strand take a soft cloth and firmly (yet with care) wipe the beads.

Due to the nature and varying quality of water, soaps, cleaners, detergents beads can change or lose their color.  This is not due to the quality of the beads.  We encourage you to remove your waist beads made with elastic cording for showering/bathing/swimming.  Wear your beads as much as possible but taking this extra step could extend the life of your waist beads

Tie on strands are designed to be worn 24 hours a day can not be removed since they do not have a clasp and cannot stretch.

Some beads are just too small for elastic to pass through.   Some beads might  fit but takes a lot longer to create, thus making the strand more expensive to create.  

In either case, please contact us to see if there is a custom option and we will advise you.

You may elect to have your items shipped using USPS - Priority Mail or UPS. Packages shipped via USPS Priority Mail  are insured up to $100.  UPS packages are insured up to $50.  Packages do not require a signature.

Orders that contain items that are ready to ship will ship with in 48 hours of the order being placed (not to include weekends).

Items that are made to size are shipped with in 7-10.  Please keep in mind that these items are handmade and we want to ensure your order is just right.

There are some instances where some items might be on backorder, in these cases you will be notified of order/shipment delay.

Due to personal nature of waist beads we are unable to accept returns or exchange products.

We do our best to display unaltered photos of our strands. Monitor display vs. in-person color may vary slightly. 

Due to high demand, there may be an occasion where specific strands suddenly sell out.  If this occurs we will contact you to let you know your options.  If we are unable to reach you or get a response,within 48 hours, your order will be cancelled.  If your order contains additional items, we will ship the remainder of your order and refund the out of stock item.

Only one coupon code per purchase when a discount code is available. Using the same code on multiple orders may delay the processing and creation of your order.

Our codes are case sensitive, try copying and pasting the code into the Promo Code box. Please look at the terms and conditions of the discount code to make sure this offer is still valid. From time to time we offer discount codes for selected items only and this will be stated in the terms and conditions of the discount code.

Once your order has been placed we are unable to manually add the discount. Please note that this discount may be used on your next order if the code is still valid.