Now that you understand what the hookah and shisha is, it is now time to educate those of you who would like to purchase one for your own personal use. Prices of hookahs can range from 39.99 - 499.99 dollars. There are a large variety to choose from : color, size, and shape. One of the most popular type is the Egyptian hookah (shown above). Other popular styles include: Syrian, Bohemian, & Iranian hookahs. After you have purchased a hookah, it is now time to decide what kind of flavor tobacco you would like to buy. Prices of tobacco depend on the brand and amount. Nakhla, Al Waha, Layalina, Al Fakher, and Al Amir, are some of the top selling brands of shisha on the market, and comes in packs of 50, 250, and 500 mg. Prices of shisha usually range from 1.99 - 19.99 dollars. Next, all you need to buy is the coal which is usually very inexpensive, and cleaning brushes for your hookah and you are on your way to a great hookah experience. It may take beginners a little experimentation to get the perfect hookah experience for them but once you get it, it is so much fun!

To enjoy the hookah experience, there are a few ways to do it. People either go to a hookah lounge or cafe or they buy their own and do it in their own homes or even have hookah parties(more on that in another post). People tend to enjoy going to hookah lounges with a large number or friends, although some enjoy the intimacy of a smaller group of two to three. There are a good number of hookah lounges in the Maryland/Virginia area. For example, there is Alf Laylah restaurant in Chantilly, Virginia, Lebnan Zaman restaurant in Vienna, Virginia, and Chi Cha Lounge in Washington D.C. Some of my personal favorites include, Prince Cafe, which has a couple of different locations, and Ice Hookah Lounge in Towson, Maryland. When looking for a hookah cafe there are no wrong or right ways to do it. Unless you check out the price before you go and find that it is too expensive, there really is not any other reason for you to not check a place out. Sometimes it is all about trial and error. Some people may like the atmosphere about a place and some may be more concerned about the live entertainment or food. Really, the decision is up to you. So happy hunting!