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How Do You Smooth Out Hair in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 1:43 pm

There are a few different ways that you can smooth out hair in Photoshop, and which method you use will depend on the image you are working with and the look you are going for. If you have an image with very frizzy hair, you may want to use the ‘Brush’ tool to smooth it out. First, create a new layer in your Photoshop document. Then, select the ‘Brush’ tool from the toolbar.

Choose a soft-edged brush, and set the ‘Opacity’ and ‘Flow’ to around 50%. Next, zoom in on the area of the image with frizzy hair, and start painting over it with the brush. The brush will smooth out the hair as you paint. You may need to go over the same area multiple times to get the desired effect.

PRO TIP: This article contains instructions on how to use Photoshop to smooth out hair. However, it is important to note that over-smoothing hair can lead to an unnatural and undesirable look. Photoshop should be used sparingly and with caution when editing hair, lest you end up with a head of hair that looks like a plastic wig!

If the image you are working with has smoother hair, but you still want to give it a bit of a polished look, you can use the ‘Smudge’ tool. Then, select the ‘Smudge’ tool from the toolbar.

Choose a soft-edged brush, and set the ‘Strength’ to around 50%. Next, zoom in on the area of the image with hair that you want to smooth out. Start painting over the hair with the brush, and watch as it smoothly transforms!

Both of these methods will help you achieve a smoother look for hair in Photoshop. Experiment with different images and see which method works best for you.

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