Getting rid of hair on arms?

xxxmen · #1 11-30-2007, 09:17 AM

Can someone tell me what the best way is in photoshop is to take away hair on arms; more specifically on models for editorial shots? I just want a general workflow of what tips or tricks you can use. Thanks.

DannyRaphael · #2 11-30-2007, 10:12 AM

Assuming the hair is darker than the skin, you can try using Stamp (Clone) or Healing Brush tools in "Lighten" mode.

xxxmen · #3 11-30-2007, 10:47 AM

When i refer to removal of hair, I mean the forearm hair(hairy arms) on most model shots. Sorryy I don not have an example image but just wondered what most retouchers utilize.

Ant · #4 11-30-2007, 11:17 AM

clone and or dodge/burn

razor, nair, electrolysis, sandpaper

Peter S · #5 11-30-2007, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ant

clone and or dodge/burn

razor, nair, electrolysis, sandpaper

Or Sleeves of course

Peter

Flora · #6 12-07-2007, 11:11 PM

xxxmen,

Welcome to RetouchPRO!!

Beside what already mentioned here, you could also try with Neat Image (a free noise removing software downloadable here) or the: Dust&Scratches, Median, Gaussian Blur, or Surface Blur Filters.

In my example I used the Filter> Blur> Surface Blur ...

I've left some fine hair on the upper part of the arm to make it look more natural..