I have heard different scenarios regarding using hookahs for smoking bowls of weed. I have a friend that smoked a hookah with weed and she only does this once a year. She smoked out of a hookah, and the hookah had weed in it, only about 3 weeks ago. She just found out she has to take a drug test, and she wants to know if the test will come back clean. Is there anyone who has been in a similar situation and the drug test came back ok?

No matter how you smoke it, it stays in your system for about a month.

Do you know if they sell hookahs at the Cabo San Lucas street market? I’m going and want to get one! lol

Hola. You can still find lots of smoking devices in all the shops there. But I have yet to see a hookah anywhere though! Mexicans aren’t up on their hookahs, I guess. So, go online, and get yourself a mini hookah before you go. They’re small, light, and portable, so it will easily fit in your suitcase – perfect to travel with. You’d better bring all your smoking accessories, too, just in case.

Egypt has long been known in the Middle East as the best place to get a hookah and hookah accessories. The land of the pharaohs, pyramids, and sphinx is also the Motherland of the shisha (the Egyptian word for hookah). Egyptian artisans still make hookahs the old-fashioned way — by hand and with a great deal of pride in craftsmanship. Making an egyptian hookah is still a family tradition, and the best hookah makers in Egypt have earned their spots through the continuity of traditional techniques. (ex: Khalil Mamoon)

Glass bases are still made from hand-blown colored glass, and artists still decorate them by hand using paint, glitter, decals, or etching. Hoses are made entirely by hand, from the cutting of the fabric, to the turning of the wood that will become the handles, to the addition of decorative elements such as braid, fringe, or fur. Shafts may be made of metals like stainless steel, brass, or chrome plated brass, but those metals are formed by the hands of master craftsmen, put together by skilled welders, and sometimes etched or decorated by artisans. Potters still use a potting wheel to make the clay bowls that we call the “head.” In short, every part of a genuine Egyptian hookah is crafted by hand using traditional techniques which results in a one-of-a-kind product every time. Egyptian hookahs are so admired and respected throughout the Middle East that you’d be hard pressed to find a pipe in another Middle Eastern country that does not have some part that was made in Egypt!

When the hookah craze hit the United States, the cultural icon of the Middle East fell prey to the assembly line mentality. It didn’t take long for the hookah to be added to the list of counterfeit products being mass produced in China for export to the American market. Because neither the owners of manufacturing plants or assembly line workers in China have a cultural stake or identity associated with the product, the hookahs that they produce involve no artistry. The glass bases are molded and then spray painted; the glass itself is not colored. Any designs on the glass are likewise spray painted on by machines. Machine-made plastic hoses with plastic or simulated wood ends have no decorative elements on them. Machines mold shafts made from tin, aluminum, or a combination of those metals with stainless steel; sometimes, machines spray paint them in a color to match the glass. Porcelain, a material for which the Chinese are famous, has replaced the traditional clay bowl made from the rich clay of the banks of the Nile River. Cold, computerized Chinese machines have replaced the intimate touch of the Egyptian craftsmen whose work is a source of pride.

Characteristics of an Authentic Egyptian Hookah

• Authentic Egyptian hookahs are still handmade using centuries old traditional methods. Crafted by the hands of people who have a cultural stake and identity in their product, every aspect of the authentic Egyptian hookah involves artistry and craftsmanship.

• The base of an authentic Egyptian hookah is hand blown colored glass that comes in a variety of shapes and colors with hand painted designs. The most telling aspect of an authentic Egyptian base is its characteristic bands of genuine 18K gold or platinum paint.

• Egyptian hoses are handcrafted using traditional methods and materials; they vary in style, color, and decorative elements.

• Shafts are hand formed stainless steel, brass, or chrome plated brass in various heights, number of hose holders, designs, and decorative elements. Egyptian shafts are never made of aluminum or spray painted in a color to match the glass base!

• An authentic Egyptian hookah is always sold with the same number of hoses that the shaft will hold. If you’re buying a 2-hose hookah, you get 2 hoses!

• Anyone who sells authentic Egyptian hookahs will have replacement parts available. Glass bases break and hoses should be replaced every few months for the sake of hygiene, so it is important to have access to individual parts for your hookah.

To truly appreciate the cultural significance of the hookah and get the most of out of the hookah experience, you must have the real thing! While the price of some of the Chinese imports may look attractive, please keep in mind that this is definitely a case of getting what you pay for. A product that cannot stand up to the usage for which it was made is no longer a bargain when it has to be replaced over and over again. Buy an authentic Egyptian hookah and support the artisans and craftsmen who, in a world dominated by machine-made goods, continue to make hookahs the way they and their families have for centuries.

HookahnShisha.com provides detailed information on Egyptian hookah , Egyptian glass tobacco water pipe. Kalian – huka pip, and lounges, and advice on where to buy retail and wholesale hookahs.

Always be sure that you have what you need by stocking up on a few basic hookah smoking accessories. You can order individually or in bulk from our wide selection of clay bowls, wind covers, hookah foils, mouth inserts, tongs, hookah trays and more. The age-old tradition of hookah smoking has gained popularity in the United States over the past few years and the market for hookahs, hookah tobacco (shisha) and hookah accessories is only getting stronger.

Buying hookah accessories doesn’t mean buying a cheaply made or unattractive product. Hand-blown glass in shimmering colors, elegantly traced in 21-karat gold, crystal, highly-glazed ceramics, cloisonné-decorated brass, stainless steel worked into graceful curves, and carved wooden pieces all go into the making of a hookah. Since part of the joy of hookah smoking is the beauty and aesthetic pleasure of the hookah itself, wholesale hookahs come in a variety of lovely designs only surpassed by expensive custom models. In addition, styles range from traditional Egyptian and Syrian to modern and neo-exotic interpretations of the classic hookah, rotating hookahs, and more.

Things to look for in wholesale hookahs are quality of craftsmanship and durability of materials used. Stainless steel, Pyrex glass, and stone or ceramic are the best materials, the ones which can take repeated use while continuing to provide a pleasurable, smoking experience. Some metals, like copper, should be avoided (smoking from copper is actually poisonous). Wholesale hookahs are available in wood and brass and other materials, but these materials will not stand up terribly well to the test of time and use.

The base, or vase, of the hookah, is generally where the most artistic effort is expended, as it sets the tone for the whole piece. Hoses should be durable and include replaceable, disposable mouthpieces for individual smokers; hoses come in a variety of styles, from the basic to those covered in soft velvety fabric in lush colors, with carved and dyed wooden ends. The stem between the body and the tobacco bowl can vary widely in height, and is most often a gracefully wrought stainless steel in today’s hookahs. The tobacco bowl will be stone, glazed or unglazed clay, metal, or beautifully colored and shaped Pyrex, and can range in design from simple to ornamental.

Wholesalers will generally require a minimum purchase of $250 to $400, though some will have a higher first-time minimum. Wholesale hookah prices range from $30 to $60 per pipe. A number of accessories must be considered when looking at wholesale hookahs, among them the metal tongs, or pincers, for the hookah charcoal, screens for holding the coal, the hookah charcoal itself, disposable mouthpieces, cleaning brushes, rubber stoppers, and replacement bases, hoses, grommets, and other parts.

hookah-online.com provides detailed information on hookah accessories, tobacco, pipes, and lounges, and advice on where to buy retail and wholesale hookahs.

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The biggest complaint I hear is that a new hookah hose tastes like plastic. That, and the fact that the glue that holds the grommets in place tends to come loose, and tends to fall apart. This video is a little method I’ve come up to clean a washable hookah hose to get the plastic taste out of a new washable hose without getting the bands wet and to keep the glue intact. Don’t worry – you won’t be able to taste the vinegar once it’s rinsed. Be sure to check out hookahpro.com for more user videos, reviews, tip, tricks and more.

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How to smoke a hookah. This hookah how-to tutorial shows you how to smoke a hookah. It looks like it was shot in a hookah cafe. If the people at Starbucks are called baristas, what do you call a hooters girl … I mean a hookah girl? All kidding aside, the video tells you how often and shows you how to rotate your coals so your foil or your shisha don’t burn, as well as how to blow out the hookah bowl – all so that you get the best smoke possible.

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Are there shops for hookah smoking accessories, like hookah coals, shisha tobacco, replacement bases, etc. in Oxford? I’m not looking for a hookah bar; I’ve got my own hookah, but am running low on supplies for it.

I’m going to assume you mean Oxford, England. Are you going to school there? Hopefully someone who lives there can clue you in as to where you can buy hookah supplies in your area. In the meantime, look at all of the online sites. They have everything from quick lights to flavored tobaccos to replacement parts. Stock up - you’ll be the hit (pardon the pun) of your dorm.

I used my last match lighting incense; now how do I light a hookah charcoal with it? I have 0 lighters or matches here cuz someone biced me last night. I tried lighting paper on fire from the incense, it just embers and smokes – can’t get a flame. Lighting the coal directly doesnt work either. How can I get a flame on something from an incense stick? And hurry - it’s like half out! haha, and yeah, I know I’m bored

Dude, you’d better invest in a charcoal burner.

Or you can use your stove. But be careful! haha

Hi, I recently purchased a hookah for my birthday and I got these hookah coals labeled Exotica Easy Lite Hookah Cubes. I still have an entire box.. easily over 90 coals, but I don’t really like them. The box says no odor, etc., but boy do these things smell. My mom is cool with me smoking hookah but she gets annoyed and says it smells bad. These coals ruin my entire experience because of the fact that they give off a strong smell and they flake like crazy. They are simply a mess. I know there are coals that give off little if no bad odors. I want to know which ones to buy and I would prefer if they would be quick lite’s so I can just light them with my lighter. Thanks !

Yeah, Japanese Coals always have an odor; it’s the silver coating that stinks. All Coals will have a smell lighting them, and most will have a little smell when on your bowl.

But your best bet is Coconara.
hookah-shisha.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=2652&idaffiliate=284
These are the only ones I use now.

I’m getting a hookah, and I’m looking for a hookah 2 hose that’s under 40 dollars. Any brands that are the best?

There are a lot of respectable brands out there: Mya Saray, Nammor, Khalil Mamoon, Magdy Zidan, Thamesh.

2 Hose Under $40?

Well, with that budget you limit yourself to one choice aside from the pure Chinese Junk out there.

Mya Petite
hookah-shisha.com/p-5484-mya-saray-hookah-petite-1-hose-hookah.html&idaffiliate=284

Now this pipe is 24.95

Grab another hose, like the Washable hose
hookah-shisha.com/p-486-washable-hookah-hose.html&idaffiliate=284

and grab a hose adapter.
hookah-shisha.com/p-1548-mya-hookah-hose-adapter.html&idaffiliate=284

And you are at $35.85

But then again for just a couple of bucks more you can get the Mya Econo QT
hookah-shisha.com/p-4173-econo-mya-qt-1-hose-hookah.html&idaffiliate=284

If you buy the cheap, “I just want some kind of hookah” hookah, you will always end up with a bad experience, and never get a real chance on what a good smoking session is.