SUMMARY
Photoshop's beta 27.11 includes Enhance Edge, an AI feature designed to eliminate halos around masked subjects, particularly hair. Testing by Unmesh Dinda reveals that the AI expands hair strands rather than improving the mask itself, and uses approximately 20 credits per application. While effective on moderate-resolution images with contrasting backgrounds, the AI can turn crisp detail into "mush" on high-resolution portraits. For such cases, Dinda recommends traditional methods like Photoshop's Minimum filter, which better preserves fine hair detail. The tool also has an unintended use for thickening thin hair.
TAKEAWAYS
Photoshop beta 27.11's Enhance Edge AI addresses halos on masked hair cutouts.
The AI expands hair strands and costs approximately 20 credits per use.
Enhance Edge can reduce fine detail on high-resolution images.
Traditional methods like the Minimum filter may be superior for preserving detail.