Changing eyebrow color in Photoshop can be achieved through several methods, ranging from simple adjustments to more detailed painting techniques. One approach involves sampling the existing color and adding density by painting, while others utilize adjustment layers for broader color shifts.
Whether you want to slightly enhance the color, make them darker, or completely change the hue, Photoshop offers flexible tools for altering eyebrow color.
Popular Methods for Changing Eyebrow Color
Here are some common and effective ways to adjust or change eyebrow color in Photoshop:
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Using Hue/Saturation Adjustment Layer:
- Select the eyebrow area using a selection tool (like the Lasso Tool, Quick Selection Tool, or Pen Tool). Feather the selection slightly.
- Go to
Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Hue/Saturation. Make sure the adjustment layer is clipped to your selection (or use the layer mask created automatically). - In the Properties panel, check the Colorize box if you want to apply a completely new color.
- Adjust the Hue, Saturation, and Lightness sliders to achieve the desired color.
- Alternatively, without 'Colorize', you can adjust the existing colors of the eyebrows by selecting a specific color range from the dropdown menu (e.g., Reds, Yellows) if they fall within those ranges, and shifting their hue.
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Using Solid Color Fill Layer with Blending Modes:
- Select the eyebrow area.
- Go to
Layer > New Fill Layer > Solid Color. Choose the color you want the eyebrows to be. - Click OK. A mask will be created based on your selection.
- Change the blending mode of the Solid Color layer to Color or Soft Light. The 'Color' mode changes the hue and saturation while preserving the luminosity, while 'Soft Light' is more subtle and can add warmth or coolness.
- Refine the layer mask with a black or white brush if needed to precisely control where the color appears.
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Painting and Retouching:
- This method is useful for subtle adjustments, adding depth, filling sparse areas, or achieving a specific color by painting directly.
- Create a new layer above your image layer (
Layer > New > Layer). - Set the blending mode of this new layer to Color.
- Select the Brush Tool (B).
- Choose your desired color from the color picker.
- Paint over the eyebrows on this new layer. Because the layer is set to 'Color' mode, it will apply the hue and saturation of your chosen color while retaining the underlying detail and luminosity of the eyebrow hairs.
- You can adjust the opacity of the brush or the layer to control the intensity.
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Adding Density by Painting (Referenced Technique):
- A specific painting approach, often used for darkening or filling in gaps, involves working directly on the image or a duplicated layer for safety.
- Use the Eyedropper Tool (I) to sample the color of the eyebrow.
- Switch to the Brush Tool (B), selecting a small brush size and appropriate hardness.
- Then, carefully start painting additional hairs in the gaps or along the shape of the eyebrow.
- Make sure to paint the additional hairs in the same direction as the natural hair growth for a realistic look.
- By sampling a color that is slightly darker than the existing eyebrow color or a different hue altogether, this technique can effectively change the perceived color and density.
Choosing the best method depends on the desired outcome, from a complete color transformation to subtle enhancements.
