It can be applied directly to lace or scalp. Using the st30 stretching method with blue, actually gives a better look with blue tape then st30. Or if you simply rub a piece of tape backing onto the tape before applying to the lace that helps matte it and it can look quite good.

The hold is strong, I would say stronger then all other tapes. But the downside is the cleanup. It will get gooey depending on your body chemistry for me around four or five days it starts breaking down. Maybe sooner or later with you. I say the thinness/appearance when applied right, and the hold are the best. But clean up is not the best