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How to Ghost Vape
The ghost inhale is a simple vapour trick: push out a slow ball of vapour, then snap it back in. How to do it, with tips and common mistakes.
Ghosting, sometimes called the ghost inhale or snap inhale, is a simple vapour trick where you release a ball of vapour and then quickly draw it back in. It is one of the easier tricks to learn for adult vapers who enjoy that side of the hobby. This guide explains what ghost vaping is and how it is done, in a responsible way, alongside our guide on how to inhale a vape.
Quick answer
Ghost vaping, or the ghost inhale, is a vapour trick where you let a ball of vapour out of your mouth and then quickly suck it back in. You take vapour into your mouth (not your lungs), push out a slow ball, then snap it back. It is a simple trick for adult vapers, and like all vaping is for over 18s.
What ghosting is
The ghost inhale is one of the most popular beginner vapour tricks. You release a slow, controlled ball of vapour from your mouth and then quickly draw it back in, so it appears to vanish. It works best with the vapour held in your mouth rather than inhaled into your lungs, which gives you the dense, slow moving cloud needed for the effect.
How to do a ghost inhale
- Take a slow mouth to mouth puff, keeping the vapour in your mouth, not your lungs
- Let your mouth fill with a dense, still ball of vapour
- Gently push the vapour out into a slow ball using your tongue and lips
- Quickly draw it back in with a sharp inward breath through your mouth
- Practise gently; it improves with a little technique, not force
Tips for a cleaner ghost
A few small things help. Keep the vapour in your mouth so it stays dense and slow, push it out gently rather than blowing hard, and snap it back quickly before it disperses. A device that produces a reasonable amount of vapour makes it easier, and a calm, still environment helps the ball hold its shape. Like any trick, it improves with a little gentle practice.
Ghosting is a beginner friendly trick, push out a slow ball of vapour from your mouth, then snap it back in. Keep it in your mouth, push gently, and draw it back quickly.
Common beginner mistakes
- Inhaling into the lungs instead of holding it in the mouth
- Blowing the ball out too hard, so it disperses
- Drawing it back too slowly to catch it
- Trying in a draughty spot where the ball breaks up
Myths and facts
| Myth | The reality |
|---|---|
| Ghosting needs a special device | Any device making a reasonable amount of vapour works; technique matters more. |
| You inhale deeply into the lungs for a ghost | No, you hold the vapour in your mouth for a dense, slow ball. |
| You have to blow hard | A gentle push gives a better, slower ball than blowing hard. |
| Tricks are suitable for anyone | Vaping, including tricks, is for adults over 18 only. |
Frequently asked questions
What is ghost vaping?
A vapour trick, also called the ghost or snap inhale, where you release a ball of vapour from your mouth and quickly draw it back in.
How do I do a ghost inhale?
Hold vapour in your mouth, gently push out a slow ball, then snap it back in with a quick inward breath through your mouth.
Do I inhale into my lungs?
No, keep the vapour in your mouth for a dense, slow moving ball that you can draw back in.
What device is best for it?
Any device that produces a reasonable amount of vapour; technique matters more than the device.
Is ghost vaping suitable for anyone?
No, vaping and vapour tricks are for adults over 18 only.
The bottom line
Ghost vaping, or the ghost inhale, is a simple, beginner friendly vapour trick where you release a slow ball of vapour from your mouth and quickly snap it back in. The keys are holding the vapour in your mouth rather than your lungs, pushing it out gently, and drawing it back quickly before it disperses. Like all vaping, it is for adults over 18, and a little gentle practice goes a long way, so take your time, keep it relaxed and enjoy it.
More help and related reading
If this guide raised other questions, the Help and Guidance library has plain English answers to many more. The closely related pages below are worth a look, and you can always return to the main hub to browse every topic we cover. If you are unsure about your device or how to use it, our team is always happy to help.
- How to inhale a vape
- How to get the best flavour from a vape
- How long do vape coils last?
- Browse the full Help and Guidance library
Key things to remember
- Ghosting is releasing a vapour ball then drawing it back
- Hold the vapour in your mouth, not your lungs
- Push it out gently for a dense, slow ball
- Snap it back quickly before it disperses
- Vaping and tricks are for adults over 18
Building up from the ghost
The ghost inhale is often the first trick people learn, because it builds the basic skills, holding vapour in the mouth, controlling how you push it out, and timing the draw back. Once you are comfortable with it, those same skills carry over to other tricks, so it is a good foundation if vapour tricks appeal to you.
As with everything in vaping, there is no need to overdo it. Tricks are a bit of fun for adult vapers who already vape, not a reason to vape more than you otherwise would, and they are not for non smokers or anyone under 18.
Ghost inhale, quick recap
| Step | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mouth fill | Hold vapour in the mouth |
| Push out | Gently, into a slow ball |
| Snap back | Quick inward breath |
| Environment | Still air helps |
| Who | Adults over 18 only |
A few more questions
Is ghosting hard to learn?
No, it is one of the easier tricks; a little gentle practice with the mouth fill and quick draw back is usually enough.
Do and don’t
Do
- Hold the vapour in your mouth for a dense ball
- Push it out gently, not hard
- Snap it back quickly
- Practise in still air
Try not to
- Inhale deeply into the lungs for it
- Blow the ball out hard
- Try in a draughty spot
- Vape more than you otherwise would just for tricks
Other simple tricks to try next
Once you have the ghost inhale, a few other beginner tricks build naturally from it. The same mouth control helps with blowing simple O shapes, and steady, slow exhales help with gentle, controlled clouds. None of these need anything special beyond a device that makes a reasonable amount of vapour and a little patience.
The main thing is to keep it relaxed and occasional. Vapour tricks are a bit of fun for adults who already vape, and they are best enjoyed in moderation rather than as a reason to vape more.
Beginner tricks
| Trick | Builds on |
|---|---|
| Ghost inhale | Mouth fill and quick draw back |
| O rings | Mouth shape and tongue control |
| Slow clouds | Steady, controlled exhale |
| Device | One making decent vapour |
| Approach | Relaxed and occasional |
More questions answered
Do tricks waste e liquid or coils faster?
Frequent trick practice does use more e liquid and can wear coils a little faster, so keep it in moderation.
Are vapour tricks safe?
For an adult vaper they are a harmless bit of fun in moderation; as with all vaping, they are for over 18s only.
A quick word on safety and the law
Vaping and nicotine products are intended for adult smokers and existing vapers as a less harmful alternative to cigarettes. They contain nicotine unless stated otherwise, which is addictive, and they are not suitable for non smokers, pregnant women or anyone under 18. By law you must be 18 or over to buy vaping products in the UK, and we age verify every order. If you want to stop using nicotine altogether, your local stop smoking service offers free, tailored support.
UK public health bodies advise that vaping is substantially less harmful than smoking, but it is not risk free, and if you do not smoke the advice is not to start.
This guide is general information, not personal medical advice. If a symptom is severe, persistent or worrying, please speak to a GP, pharmacist or dentist.
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