: Before adding brush lashes, use a dark eyeliner color to "tightline" between the natural lashes. This creates a thicker base that makes the digital lashes look like they are actually rooted in the skin. Layer Opacity

: Adjust "Angle Jitter" or manually rotate the brush preview to match the curve of the eyelid. Smudge Tool

You do not need to create a brush from scratch. The Photoshop community has built thousands of options. Here is where to look:

Understanding your options is the first step in achieving a professional result:

If you edit 50 headshots a week, you do not want to paint lashes per image. Use :