How to Remove Fly Away Hair in Photoshop?

To remove fly away hair in Photoshop, use the liquify tool with the smudge tool to push the stray hairs inwards and out of sight.

Step-by-Step Guide to Removing Fly Away Hair in Photoshop

Here's a breakdown of how to use Photoshop's liquify filter and smudge tool to remove fly away hairs, as detailed in the provided video reference.

1. Open Your Image: Begin by opening the image that contains the fly away hairs you want to fix in Photoshop.

2. Access the Liquify Filter: Navigate to the Filter menu at the top of your screen, then select Liquify. This will open the Liquify window.

3. Select the Smudge Tool: Within the Liquify window, locate and select the Smudge Tool from the tools panel, usually on the left side.

4. Adjust Brush Size (Optional): You may need to adjust the size of the brush using the bracket keys [ or ] on your keyboard to suit the size of the fly away hairs. A smaller brush is generally best for precision.

5. Smudge the Hairs Inwards: Position your cursor near the base of a fly away hair and carefully click and drag it in the direction you want it to go - typically towards the main body of hair and out of sight. Avoid pulling too far as this can look unnatural.

• Tip: Use short, controlled strokes.

6. Repeat as Needed: Repeat the smudging process for all the fly away hairs in your image, using short strokes.

7. Hit OK: Once you are satisfied with the results, click OK at the top of the Liquify window. This will apply the changes to your image.

Summary of Steps:

Step	Action	Tool
1	Open your image in Photoshop.	N/A
2	Access the Liquify filter.	Filter > Liquify
3	Select the Smudge Tool.	Smudge Tool
4	Adjust brush size (optional)	[ / ]
5	Smudge stray hairs inwards.	Smudge Tool
6	Repeat for all flyaways	Smudge Tool
7	Apply the changes.	OK

By following these steps, you can effectively reduce and remove fly away hairs, resulting in cleaner and more polished looking images.