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How Do I Smooth Out Hair in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 23, 2022 @ 8:48 pm

There are a few ways to smooth out hair in Photoshop, and the best method will depend on the image you’re working with. If the hair is already fairly smooth, you can use the Smudge Tool to gently brush over it and blur any stray hairs.

If the hair is more frizzy, you can use the Liquify Filter to push and pull the hair into place. And if the hair is very curly or kinky, you can use the Warp Tool to manually straighten it out.

To use the Smudge Tool, select it from the Tools palette or press Shift+R. Then, set your brush size and hardness, and choose a low strength so you don’t damage the rest of the image. Finally, brush over the hair with gentle strokes until it looks smooth.

To use the Liquify Filter, go to Filter > Liquify. In the window that opens, you’ll see a number of different tools that you can use to manipulate the image.

For hair, you’ll primarily want to use the Forward Warp Tool and Twirl Clockwise/Counterclockwise tools. Just be careful not to overdo it, or your hair will start to look unrealistic.

To use the Warp Tool, select it from the Tools palette or press Shift+T. Then, click and drag on the hair to straighten it out. You can also use the Free Transform Command (Ctrl/Cmd+T) to scale and rotate the hair into place.

PRO TIP: This article provides tips on how to smooth out hair in Photoshop. However, it is important to note that over-using this technique can result in the loss of detail and a plastic, unnatural look. When editing hair, it is best to use a light hand and make only small adjustments.

So there you have it! Three different ways to smooth out hair in Photoshop. Just remember to be careful not to overdo it, or your results will start to look unnatural.

Kathy McFarland

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