How to turn red lips to black?

[pvcfig_01]

I'm wondering how to do this. I tried using a color layer with the darkest red I could find on the palette, but the result is still just deep red rather than almost black. I tried a darken layer, but it's still way too red as well.

[edgework]

Originally Posted by pvcfig_01

I'm wondering how to do this. I tried using a color layer with the darkest red I could find on the palette, but the result is still just deep red rather than almost black. I tried a darken layer, but it's still way too red as well.

A gradient map adjustment layer

[Swampy]

If you can post a sample, we can give it a try.

[smak]

Desaturate the lips at some point. The red will be gone.

[AltIvan]

Desaturate will not make it; need that and some curves or/and gradient map.

[Ziaphra]

Desaturate the lips, add a new layer, set it to burn, paint on black, gaussian blur slightly and adjust the opacity to suit.

[0lBaldy]

Originally Posted by pvcfig_01

I'm wondering how to do this. I tried using a color layer with the darkest red I could find on the palette, but the result is still just deep red rather than almost black. I tried a darken layer, but it's still way too red as well.

Maybe this will help

[pvcfig_01]

Thanks for all the help! I tried all the methods.. now to decide on which approach I like best.