Beginners Information & Guides
New to vaping? Our Vaping for Beginners area includes all our top tips and guides for getting started. We suggest getting started with our 3 step Beginners Guide to Vaping.
You can then browse all our other guides below, or search for a particular question or guide.
The OK Vape Beginners Guide to Vaping
A simple, clear beginners guide to buying your first e-cigarette or vape kit
Making the Switch
So, you want to make the switch from smoking to vaping? That's great news! If you're completely new to vaping this guide will walk you through three simple steps to buying your first e-cigarette or vape kit.
Along the way you'll learn about the different styles of vaping, the various types of e-cigarette devices, and what you'll need for your first kit...
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Your 30-Day Plan to Switch from Smoking to Vaping
If you’re thinking about quitting cigarettes this April, you’re not alone. VApril 2026 is a great time to make a change. It’s a UK campaign that supports adult smokers who want to move away from cigarettes, often by switching to vaping. Looking for a simple way to quit smoking? This ...
Which Innokin Vape is Right for Me?
Home > The OK Vape Information Hub > Vaping for Beginners Vaping for Beginners Which Innokin Vape is Right for Me? Best value for money Innokin Innokin Endura V Pro Pod Kit Rated 0 out of 5 £15.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen ...
Which OXVA XLIM?
Launched in 2019, OXVA is fairly new to the vaping industry but has certainly wasted no time settling in. Over the last five years, OXVA has quickly climbed the ranks to become a leading vape brand sitting amongst vape giants such as Aspire, GeekVape, Innokin, SMOK and UWELL. OXVA’s flagship product line, the ...
The Truth About Vaping: Debunking Vaping Myths with OK Vape
Over a decade ago, I made the life-changing decision to quit smoking. And haven't looked back since. By switching from smoking to vaping, I successfully ditched the cigarettes and have since enjoyed 12 years completely smoke-free. Since joining OK Vape as E-Commerce Manager, however, I've encountered countless misconceptions about vaping ...
What Are Heat Not Burn Cigarettes?
Heat-not-burn cigarettes do exactly what they say on the tin: heat tobacco without burning it. Up to now, heat-not-burn cigarettes have been advertised as less harmful alternatives to conventional cigarettes. However, there is very limited research to support this claim. Research on the safety of using heat-not-burn products is ongoing, ...
Vaping to Quit Smoking
With smoking named the biggest controllable cause of death and disease, it's unsurprising that almost half of smokers want to quit.[1] Many ex-smokers are turning to e-cigarettes as a tool to support them in stopping smoking, and for good reason: vaping is estimated to help over 50,000 smokers quit in ...
A Comprehensive Guide to Using Rechargeable Cigalikes
Home > The OK Vape Information Hub > Vaping for Beginners Product Guides Design is a funny word Cigalikes are the inevitable starting point for many new vapers, and for good reason: cigalikes offer excellent value for money, are incredibly easy to use, and facilitate a simple transition from smoking ...
5 Best Pod Vape Kits
Pod vapes are small, easy-to-use vapes that suit a variety of vapers. There are pod vape kits to suit vapers of all experience levels, from those just entering the vaping world to existing vapers looking for a convenient on-the-go device. In this guide, we'll explore the top five pod vape ...
Everything You Need to Know About Cigalike Vapes: A Beginner’s Guide
Home > The OK Vape Information Hub > Vaping for Beginners Vaping for Beginners Everything You Need to Know About Cigalike Vapes This article was written by Tjobbe Andrews | Published: December 12, 2023 | Last updated: February 6, 2026 The Cigalike was the very first iteration of an e-cigarette, ...
Ten Motives Compatible Alternatives
Ten Motives Compatible Alternatives There is a growing trend of 10 Motives customers being unable to find their favourite products across the internet and at major retailers. This follows news that the company is discontinuing its range of cigalike batteries and starter kits. However, there's good news for anyone looking ...
BAR LAB & Classic E-Liquids: A Guide for Vapers
BAR LAB & Classic E-Liquids: A Guide for Vapers By staff member and experienced vaper. As an experienced vaper and the e-commerce manager at OK Vape, I'd like to highlight the main differences between our BAR LAB and Classic e-liquids, and give you my opinion of the e-liquid flavours. The ...
What Do Vapes Cost? A Guide to Vape Prices
Home > The OK Vape Information Hub > Vaping for Beginners Vaping for Beginners What Do Vapes Cost? A Guide to Vape Prices This article was written by Rachel Jackson | Published: April 13, 2023 | Last updated: February 6, 2026 Smoking is an expensive habit costing the average smoker ...
What Wattage Should I Vape At?
Home > The OK Vape Information Hub > Vaping for Beginners Vaping for Beginners What Wattage Should I Vape At? This article was written by Rachel Jackson | Published: March 1, 2023 | Last updated: May 6, 2026 Wattage has a big part to play in vaping. Responsible for changing ...
Is Vaping Cheaper Than Smoking?
Home > The OK Vape Information Hub > Vaping for Beginners Vaping for Beginners Is Vaping Cheaper Than Smoking? This article was written by Rachel Jackson | Published: January 25, 2023 | Last updated: October 3, 2025 Smoking is an expensive habit that costs the average smoker upwards of £4,000 ...
The Best Vapes for Beginners: A Starter Kit Guide
Home > The OK Vape Information Hub > Vaping for Beginners Vaping for Beginners The Best Vapes for Beginners: A Starter Kit Guide This article was written by Tjobbe Andrews | Published: December 22, 2022 | Last updated: May 6, 2026 Making the switch from smoking to vaping marks the ...
How to Vape: A Beginner’s Guide to Inhaling
Home > The OK Vape Information Hub > Vaping for Beginners Vaping for Beginners How to Vape: A Beginner's Guide to Inhaling This article was written by Tjobbe Andrews | Published: December 12, 2022 | Last updated: April 15, 2026 With hundreds of e-liquids and e-cigarette devices to choose from, ...
What Happens When You Quit Smoking & Start Vaping?
Home > The OK Vape Information Hub > Vaping for Beginners Vaping for Beginners What Happens When You Quit Smoking & Start Vaping? This article was written by Tjobbe Andrews | Published: December 5, 2022 | Last updated: May 6, 2026 Smoking is the biggest preventable cause of ill health, ...
When and How to Change a Vape Coil
Home > The OK Vape Information Hub > Vaping for Beginners Vaping for Beginners When and How to Change a Vape Coil This article was written by Rachel Jackson | Published: November 26, 2021 | Last updated: May 6, 2026 What is a Vape Coil? The coil is an integral ...
What is 50/50 E Liquid?
Home > The OK Vape Information Hub > Vaping for Beginners Vaping for Beginners What Is 50/50 E-Liquid? This article was written by Rachel Jackson | Published: February 7, 2020 | Last updated: May 6, 2026 In short, 50/50 e-liquid is vape juice with a balanced 50% ratio of the ...
A Beginners Guide to Vaping
Home > The OK Vape Information Hub > Vaping for Beginners A Beginners Guide to Vaping A simple, clear beginners guide to buying your first e-cigarette or vape kit Getting Started With E-Cigarettes Making the Switch So, you want to make the switch from smoking to vaping? That's great news! ...
How to Get The Best Flavour From Your Vape
Home > The OK Vape Information Hub > Vaping for Beginners Vaping for Beginners How to Get The Best Flavour From Your Vape The three most important things when it comes to getting a truly satisfying vape are throat hit, vapour density and flavour. Everybody's tastes and requirements are different, ...
Types of E liquid & How To Choose One
Home > The OK Vape Information Hub > Vaping for Beginners Vaping for Beginners Types of E liquid & How To Choose One What Are E-Liquids? E-liquid, otherwise known as 'vape liquid' or 'vape juice', is the fluid used in vape kits and electronic cigarettes to create flavoured vapour. E ...
What Are Nicotine Salts?
Home > The OK Vape Information Hub > Vaping for Beginners Vaping for Beginners What Are Nicotine Salts? This article was written by Tjobbe Andrews | Published: October 8, 2018 | Last updated: May 6, 2026 Nicotine salts are made from nicotine extracted from the tobacco leaf and bonded with ...
What Does MTL & DTL Mean?
Home > The OK Vape Information Hub > Vaping for Beginners Vaping for Beginners What Does MTL & DTL Mean? This article was written by Rachel Jackson | Published: June 8, 2018 | Last updated: May 6, 2026 When choosing a vape kit or e cigarette, you may come across ...
How to Prime a Coil
Home > The OK Vape Information Hub > Vaping for Beginners Vaping for Beginners Why & How To Prime A Vape Coil This article was written by Rachel Jackson | Published: March 26, 2018 | Last updated: May 6, 2026 What is a Vape Coil? Nowadays, most e cigs or ...
What is Sub Ohm or DTL/Direct to Lung Vaping?
Home > The OK Vape Information Hub > Vaping for Beginners Vaping for Beginners What is Sub Ohm or DTL/Direct to Lung Vaping? This article was written by Rachel Jackson | Published: September 22, 2017 | Last updated: May 6, 2026 Ever seen a vaper exhaling big plumes of vapour ...
Choosing a Vape Kit
Home > The OK Vape Information Hub > Vaping for Beginners Vaping for Beginners Choosing a Vape Kit This article was written by Tjobbe Andrews | Published: September 21, 2017 | Last updated: May 6, 2026 Whether you are choosing your very first e-cigarette or you already vape and are ...
What Are the Different Types of Vapes & E-Cigarettes?
Home > The OK Vape Information Hub > Vaping for Beginners Vaping for Beginners What Are the Different Types of Vapes & E-Cigarettes? This article was written by Tjobbe Andrews | Published: July 22, 2016 | Last updated: May 6, 2026 One of the biggest barriers to stopping smoking is ...
Choosing a Nicotine Strength – Refills & E-Liquids
Home > The OK Vape Information Hub > Vaping for Beginners Vaping for Beginners Choosing a Nicotine Strength - Refills & E-Liquids If you are new to vaping, you may be wondering which nicotine strength you should start with. This depends on various factors including your current nicotine habits and ...
What Do VG and PG Mean? Vape Juice Ingredients Explained
Home > The OK Vape Information Hub > Vaping for Beginners Vaping for Beginners What Do VG and PG Mean? Vape Juice Ingredients Explained This article was written by Rachel Jackson | Published: July 19, 2016 | Last updated: May 6, 2026 VG and PG are food-safe liquids that make ...
When Were Vapes Invented? A History of E-Cigarettes
Home > The OK Vape Information Hub > Vaping for Beginners Vaping for Beginners When Were Vapes Invented? A History of E-Cigarettes This article was written by Molly Dyson | Published: May 20, 2015 | Last updated: April 28, 2026 When were vapes invented? It's a question many curious vapers ...
E-Cigarette & Vaping Glossary
Home > The OK Vape Information Hub > Vaping for Beginners Vaping for Beginners E-Cigarette & Vaping Glossary This article was written by Tjobbe Andrews | Published: April 21, 2015 | Last updated: May 6, 2026 For those who are new to vaping, there are many terms that you'll find ...
Essentials For New E-Cigarette Users
Home > The OK Vape Information Hub > Vaping for Beginners Vaping for Beginners Essentials For New E-Cigarette Users This article was written by Tjobbe Andrews | Published: February 17, 2015 | Last updated: April 28, 2026 If you're thinking of making the switch to e-cigarettes, there are a few ...
