Abstract: A bead-stringing implement and a method of utilizing it is disclosed, the implement comprising a handle, and a loop secured to one end of the handle. The loop is flexible with sufficient rigidity to self-maintain a prescribed open configuration. In addition, the loop is constituted such that when it is diametrally squeezed in a direction normal or perpendicular to the handle the loop presents a pair of contiguous or interconnected engageable limbs having a coextensive elongate length of sufficient magnitude axially of the handle for (a) penetrating an opening of a generally annular bead to thereby carry the bead in juxtaposition with the handle and (b) projecting beyond the axial extent of the bead to thereby present a loop-opening of reduced magnitude for receiving a cluster of braided hair in juxtaposition with and normal or perpendicular to the axial extent of the bead.