CHOOSING BETWEEN TIE-ON OR REMOVABLE WAIST BEADS

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TIE-ON WAIST BEADS

Using high quality string or thread without a clasp, our "tie-on waist beads" are meant to be for longer periods of time, tied around the waist. Essentially, tie-on waist beads are considered more traditional and permanent, offering our wearers more commitment and dedication to their waist bead journey and their reason for choosing to wear them. Although not recommended, if you choose to tie your waist beads at the lower hip area, you may be able to remove your waist beads by carefully pulling them up the body and over your head.  

 

REMOVABLE WAIST BEADS

Our removable waist beads are hand-strung on a high-end and durable stretch cord and enclosed with a premium grade stainless steel clasp. This allows our wearers the flexibility to take them on and off easily, offering great convenience and a wider selection to swap out their waist beads if worn for their healing and transformational properties or for fashion and style, embracing the mix-n-match magic!

 

PLEASE NOTE: We do not recommend choosing removable waist beads if using them to start a weight loss or weight gain journey. Due to the stretch cording used, your waist beads will only stretch as your weight fluctuates.

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HOW TO MESSURE YOUR WAIST BEADS (FOR REMOVABLE WAIST BEADS ONLY)

NOTE: Accurate measurements must be taken for your waist beads to fit properly. It is recommended to measure a desired area around your waist, between your high waist to your low hips where there’s a subtle curve to allow your waist beads to sit comfortably on your body. Measuring an area that does not provide a slight curved shape may cause your waist beads to drop and sit on a wider part of the waistline or hips. For best results, DO NOT measure over your clothing, suck in your stomach, OR measure too tightly. Doing so will not provide accurate measurements and will cause your removable waist beads to not fit correctly when they arrive.

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Follow the five simple steps below for measuring yourself for waist beads by ONE-OF--KIND ESSENTIALS! HAPPY MEASUIRING!​​

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STEP 1:

Remove any clothing blocking your waist for an accurate measurement.

STEP 2:

Measure while standing up.

STEP 3:

Hold the tape measure behind you and bring the 1-inch end to the front allowing it to meet the other side to find the appropriate measurement. The tape measure should be parallel to the floor and fit snugly around your torso without digging into your skin.

STEP 4:

Decide where you would like your beads to sit (keeping in mind the "important notes" listed above), leaving enough space for 1-2 fingers to allow for a comfortable fit.

STEP 5:

Record the numbers on the tape measure and select your size option when ordering your waist bead(s).

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HOW TO TIE ON YOUR WAIST BEADS

NOTE: The standard size for all tie-on waist beads hand-crafted by The Holistic Fish is made as a 50-inch-long strand, fitting sizes XXXS-5XL. Once tied on, enjoy using any left-over as a bracelet or anklet for yourself, a lover, a friend or your child.

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YOU WILL NEED . . .

• Your waist beads

• 1 pair of scissors

• A lighter

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MAKING ADJUSTMENT . . .​

STEP 1:

After removing waist beads from the package pull the anchor bead near the slip knot, releasing the beads, allowing the beads to move for making adjustment.

STEP 2:

Push all beads towards the center of the strand, leaving string on both ends of the waist bead (do not cut waist beads until after they are tied and secured).​​

STEP 3:

Wrap the strand around the back of your waistline like a belt​ and cross/overlap the ends in the front making an "X" at the desired place you would like your waist beads to sit around your waist. Move and adjust the beads as you see fit.

STEP 4:

Make sure there are no gaps in the beads that are sitting around your waist. Make adjustments by adding or subtracting beads if needed.

STEP 5:

Once you find the desired placement, fit 1-2 fingers between the waist beads and yourself to allow for a comfortable fit and flexibility when moving around.

STEP 6:

Pull all extra beads below the bottom half of the "X," revealing string to be ready for tying.

Next . . .

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TIME FOR TYING . . .

STEP 7:

Pull the top strand under and through in order to tie your first knot (remaining beads should stay towards the ends near the anchor beads).

STEP 8:

Began a second knot, BUT this time pull strand under and through 2 times, creating a surgeon knot. Pull tight and leaving half a centimeter on both sides of the string.

STEP 9:

Use the lighter to singe the ends to secure the knot.

STEP 10:

Done! Enjoy your new waist beads created by The Holistic Fish!