no, noone can really tell that you are using it, unless they notice that you no longer have thinning spots in your hair. Works better for the crown/vertex but also works on the hairline. When you use hair spray or the spray that comes w/it, the powder is locked onto your existing hair, so if it running off onto your fingers is your main concern, don't worry about it at all. Go to http://toppik.com/tv and order the sampler for 20 bucks. You won't be dissappointed.