How to Do The Perfect Ghost Inhale

The ghost inhale is one of the most visually impressive yet relatively simple, beginner-friendly vape tricks. It consists of puffing out a dense cloud of vapor, allowing it to float for a bit, and then quickly inhaling it back in, creating the effect of a ghost. Our guide is based on tips from professional vape artist Austin Lawrence aka vAustinL.

What is a ghost smoke trick?

The ghost inhale, also called ghost smoke, is one of the easiest vape tricks to learn. With about 30–60 minutes of practice, beginners can master it. The trick works by inhaling the vapor into your mouth, holding it briefly, and then gently releasing it to form a cloud before quickly inhaling it again.

How to do a ghost inhale for beginners

Few people know more about vape tricks than Austin Lawrence, also known as vAustinL. He is an extremely talented vape artist based in the U.S. Our guide pulls from one of his YouTube videos, where he shares the exact steps to nail the perfect ghost inhale.

1. Pick the right vape

Choosing the right vape device is essential for this trick. In the past, beginners had to invest in expensive mods and accessories, but now many affordable disposable vapes can create dense clouds. Look for devices that produce good vapor, like those from brands such as Juicy Jane, Elfbar, and Vozol.

Here are some of the best vapes for practicing ghost inhale:

• Elf Bar BC20000
• ElfBar Raya D3 25000
• Vozol Star 12000
• Juicy Jane 12000

2. Inhale and hold the vapor

Once you have the right vape in hand, you can start practicing. According to Austin, a ghost inhale can be broken down into three steps:

"There are three main steps to doing a ghost, which I think are the most important. I would say it's the release of the ghost, how fast you let the ghost out, and the inhale of the ghost."

As Austin suggests, the first step is to take a big hit from your vape. Aim to fill your lungs with as much vapor as possible!

3. Gently release the vapor

After holding the vapor in for a few seconds, you can slowly let it out while shaping your mouth into an "O." Austin recommends gently "releasing" the vapor instead of just exhaling to achieve the perfect shape:

"The first key step to doing this trick is you want to release the vape from your mouth in a ball formation. You don't want to exhale a cloud. (...) You want to let the vape flow out of your mouth like this. So, the first thing you want to do with the release is make a tight 'O' formation with your mouth."

4. Use the proper tongue posture

Tongue posture is important too! If you push your tongue forward, the cloud will be blown too far away. Make sure to keep your tongue relaxed and positioned correctly to control the vapor better:

"Now that you guys have your mouth in a tight 'O' formation, you're going to want to release the ghost. The best way to do this, in my opinion, is to push with your tongue and release your 'O' formation at the same time."

You can actually adjust the thickness of the ghost by moving your tongue. If you flick your tongue, the cloud will come out thinner. But if you keep your tongue in one spot, the cloud will be denser:

"Another thing you want to keep in mind is that depending on how hard you release the vape with your tongue, it will affect the density of the ghost. If you flick your tongue hard, the vapor will come out a lot thinner, and if you flick your tongue a little softer, the ghost will come out a lot denser."

5. Quickly inhale again

Once you have released the cloud, there is just one more step to complete your ghost inhale: inhale the vapor back in. You can adjust the speed of your inhale by opening your mouth wider. The wider your mouth, the quicker you can pull the vapor back in!

"If the ghost comes out further, it's easier to follow it with your body or almost chase it. So, if the ghost is like this, you're going to want to chase it. If it's closer to your face, it's better to stay stationary and just inhale from there."

Get the perfect vape for practicing the ghost inhale!

As a beginner, it is important to look for high-quality, reliable, and affordable vapes that produce plenty of vapor. Brands like Juicy Jane, Elfbar, and Vozol have you covered! Check out our wide selection of vapes for tricks!