Curious about 710? This beginner’s guide breaks down the July 10th cannabis holiday dedicated to concentrates—like wax, shatter, and live resin. Learn what 710 means, how to dab, and how to explore extracts with confidence.

A Beginner’s Guide to Concentrates & 710

A New Cannabis Holiday for the Dab Curious

What Is 710?

You’ve heard of 420—but what about 710? Celebrated every July 10th, 710 is the unofficial cannabis holiday dedicated to concentrates like wax, shatter, live resin, and oils. When flipped upside down, 710 spells “OIL,” a nod to the extracts that define this high-potency category.

Where 420 celebrates cannabis culture broadly, 710 is all about dabbing, vaping, and diving deeper into the world of extracts. The date has grown in popularity over the past decade, especially among seasoned users and concentrate enthusiasts—but it’s not just for the pros. As cannabis education becomes more popular, 710 is becoming a welcoming entry point for curious beginners, too.

What are Cannabis Concentrates

Cannabis concentrates are potent extracts made by isolating the resin-rich trichomes from high-quality flower. These tiny, crystal-coated structures house the plant’s most powerful elements—cannabinoids like THC and CBD, flavorful terpenes, and other active compounds—offering a highly concentrated cannabis experience. Cannabis concentrates come in a variety of textures and forms, each offering different flavors, effects and uses. Common concentrates include: budder, shatter, sugar, diamonds and sauce, THCa isolate, crumble and RSO. 

Most cannabis concentrates are made from either live or cured flower, and while they may sound similar, the difference comes down to how the plant is processed after harvest.

Live resin is made from fresh flower that is flash-frozen immediately to preserve its full-spectrum profile, retaining more of the original terpenes, cannabinoids, and aroma. The result is a flavorful, potent concentrate that truly reflects the strain it came from.

Cured resin, by contrast, is extracted from flower that’s been dried and cured. Though typically lower in terpene content, it still delivers a powerful, consistent experience.

How to Use Cannabis Concentrates

Using concentrates can seem intimidating at first, but it’s more accessible than ever. Here are the most common methods:

Dabbing

• Requires a dab rig (glass piece similar to a bong), a nail or banger, and a torch.

• Heat the nail, let it cool slightly, then touch your concentrate to the surface while inhaling.

• Low-temp dabs (500–600°F) preserve flavor; high-temp dabs (600–750°F) create larger clouds but may lose terpenes.

Vape Pens & Cartridges

• Ideal for on-the-go use, vapes use distillate, live resin, or rosin in pre-filled cartridges or disposables.

• Simply inhale or press a button—no learning curve is required. Great for micro-dosing or discreet consumption.

E-Rigs and E-Nails

• These electric devices automate the dabbing process for precision and convenience.

• Set your preferred temp and enjoy consistent results with minimal tools.

Edibles and Infusions

• Some concentrates, especially distillates and RSO, can be infused into food or capsules.

• Offers longer-lasting, body-heavy effects but requires accurate dosing and patience (slow onset).

How Are Concentrates Different From Flower?

Concentrates offer a more efficient and flavorful way to consume cannabis but also come with a steeper learning curve and stronger effects. Beginners should always start low and go slow, especially with dabs or high-THC vapes.

Tips for First-Time Dabbers

• Start small. A dab the size of a grain of rice is plenty for a beginner.

• Use the right temp. Low-temp dabs (500–600°F) deliver more flavor and are easier on the lungs.

• Stay hydrated. Concentrates can hit fast. Water helps with dry mouth and overall comfort.

• Have a chill space, especially for first-timers, where you can relax in a familiar environment.

• Store properly. Keep your concentrates in a cool, airtight container away from light.

Why 710 Matters

710 is more than just a flipped number—it’s a celebration of modern cannabis innovation, where science meets tradition to unlock new ways of experiencing the plant. For seasoned extract lovers, it's a high holiday. For beginners, it’s the perfect time to explore dabs, vapes, or live resin and discover the depth, diversity, and power of cannabis concentrates.

Explore Sunnies Concentrates this 710

Whether you’re trying your first vape or experimenting with a low-temp dab, 710 is your chance to learn, taste and elevate your cannabis experience. Discover a variety of Sunnies Concentrates at a dispensary near you. Welcome to the oil side.