For information and tips about how to find your measurement, please see my video tutorial. It can be viewed in the photo slide show on my main shop page, or you can simply cut and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJAjeiDmacE

Size Samples available for purchase here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1088649617/measurement-samples-choose-3-sample?ref=shop_home_active_1

All of my items come in a customized gift box with a recycled fabric accent and hand drawn art details.

If you would like a specific color wrapping or if you have a masculine/feminine preference, you are welcome to leave me a note in the "notes to seller" section upon checkout, or message me.

I have removed extra small sizes from the hole size selection menu throughout my store due to an uptick of customers ordering these sizes and requesting refunds due to mismeasurement.

Selling these sizes instead by request gives me the opportunity to start a dialogue that allows me to double check that the customer has taken the proper measurements, and also allows me to explain details regarding what they can expect with extra small sizes prior to ordering. Additionally, it prevents me from spending time making difficult items that end up going to waste.

Per state laws and regulations, I'm not allowed to accept returns or resell used hair accessories. Thus, this method will be beneficial to both parties and assure ordering accuracy.

I do not make adjustable loc beads because I find that it compromises the strength and stability of the beads as well as the alignment of the design elements. This is another reason I offer custom sizing for no additional fee, as I want you to be able to enjoy your beads for a very, very long time.

While many of my wire designs will bend if forced, I would highly recommend against it. Wire will weaken severely over time with constant bending. To prevent this and to have, strong, long-lasting beads that you will be able to enjoy for a long time, it is best to measure your dreadlocks or braids prior to purchase so that you can order the size that will best work without having to bend the metal.

Heatherfish embraces the concept of Wabi-sabi, thus all my raw metal beads are designed to tarnish and patina over time. I purposely and proudly use raw, unsealed metals because I like how time and nature change the metal finish. It's nature's most profound art.

For those of you that wish to maintain polish on your beads, all traditional polishing methods for each type of metal can be used.

As a one person studio, I work full time to fill orders. Finding a fair balance between the amount of time I can work per day and the amount of time required to complete some of the bead processes is sometimes a bit tricky. Often I complete orders early, and sometimes I have to use up to all of my marked processing time. So, to be fair to all customers, I mark each made to order listing with a set amount of processing days, and I make each order in the order it was received within those set time frames.

In case you accidentally order your bead a tad too big, I have a few solutions that will allow you to still wear and enjoy your beads:

1. Use a small rubber band that matches your hair color to slide the bead onto. You can find rubber bands like this at Sally's beauty supply.

2. Fit them over two locs. Some of my customers order their beads larger on purpose for this reason... it makes for interesting styling opportunities.

3. Tie them in place with a small bit of sewing thread.

4. Slide them on your loc and then slide a tight bead on after it to hold it in place.

5. Some of my other customers have also used embroidery floss to wrap a portion in the back of the bead to make the fit tighter.. similar to how a ring spacer works.

To preserve the color, shine, texture qualities, and finishes of the various elements of my designs, and to make sure you can enjoy them for years to come, I do not recommend showering with them in unless otherwise stated in the listing.

Just like with any other jewelry, exposure to water, soaps, and aggressive force (i.e. scrubbing your hair) can dull out the elements, break down the connections, and cause tarnish over time. This is especially true in regard to stones or crystals, or organic materials like shells and feathers, as soap can cause a film to develop that can dull the luster and shine of these elements.

My time zone is Eastern time USA. I work very hard to answer everyone's inquires in a timely manner.

However, If your question or message has gone unanswered for a number of hours during the day, please know that I could be outside working on the lathe, in which case I follow up on all correspondence when I go back in the house.

In the case of late evening or night time inquires(mostly for international customers), your patience is appreciated, as I sometimes do not hear the notifications while sleeping. I will always follow up with you in the morning should this happen.

Thank you all for your understanding!

Ready to Ship - Listings tagged with this description are already made and ready to be shipped out. Ready to Ship listings ship in 1-2 business days unless otherwise marked, or unless purchased with another item that is made to order.

Made to Order - Listings tagged with this description are custom made according the customers preferences. These beads are not pre-made. By purchasing "Made to Order" listings, you are asking me to make you an item from scratch. Processing days for Made to Order items are posted in the "Item Details" section of every Made to Order listing. Your patience during the creation process is much appreciated.