What is a head shop?

The term “head shop” is often encountered when referring to accessories for smoking or vaporizing cannabis – but what exactly does it mean?

A head shop is a specialty store that specializes in smoking-related products. Typically, a head shop sells items such as grinders , papers , bongs , filters , pipes , and vaporizer accessories . The term originates from the hippie era of the 1960s, when such stores primarily catered to subculture needs—colorful, creative, and rebellious.

What does a head shop sell?

The focus is on products that make the smoking experience more enjoyable, stylish, or efficient. These include:

• Rolling accessories such as long papers , filter tips , rolling aids

• Grinder for grinding herbs

• Bongs and pipes

• Vaporizers and cleaning products

• Storage solutions , activated carbon filters , pocket ashtrays & more

Headshop then vs. now

While the classic head shop used to be found in side streets – with psychedelic wall decorations, lava lamps, and the incense scent of patchouli – the picture has changed dramatically today.

Modern head shops are more professionally positioned, focus on quality and brand-name products, and target a much broader target audience: from experienced consumers to newbies who value discreet and high-quality accessories. A lot has changed, especially in the online sector.

Online head shops not only offer a huge selection, but also greater discretion, better comparison options, and convenient home delivery – ideal for those who want to shop without prying eyes.

Grannysweed – modern online headshop from Germany

Grannysweed.de isn't a traditional head shop with a brick-and-mortar store. Instead, the label relies on a modern online concept – focusing on functional, stylish, and high-quality smoking accessories for the new generation.

The focus is on products such as hybrid activated carbon filters , papers , grinders , pipes and other accessories that are both functionally convincing and aesthetically pleasing – without any old-fashioned stoner clichés.

👉 Special feature: Even though Grannysweed sells exclusively online, you can find its products in many local head shops in Germany. Simply use the store locator to find shops near you that carry Granny products.