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AI-generated portraits with excessive editing are increasingly prevalent as generative imaging tools grow in popularity. While these tools can produce stunning visuals, they often overcorrect details, creating images that look creepy or eerie. Learning to spot these over-edited headshots can help you make smarter decisions about AI-generated imagery and use AI portraits more effectively.

An early red flag is skin that looks unnaturally flawless. Human skin is never perfectly uniform—it shows pores, freckles, and tonal shifts. The algorithm tends to homogenize skin texture into a porcelain or plastic appearance. If the skin looks like it’s been completely smoothed over, especially on key facial contours, it’s likely been over-processed.

Another telling sign is unnatural eyes. AI models sometimes struggle with eye anatomy, resulting in pupils that are too perfectly round. Eyes that look painted on or detached are classic signs of artificial enhancement.

Hair is one of the most common giveaway elements. Locks are rendered as shapeless blobs instead of strands. You might notice irregular strand spacing, perfectly symmetrical locks, or strands that defy gravity. Human hair shows frizz, flyaways, and uneven thickness that AI frequently fails to replicate accurately.

Symmetry anomalies reveal AI manipulation. While humans are naturally moderately balanced, no human face is perfectly mirrored. The algorithm forces perfect left-right alignment, which can look surreal. Look for tiny differences in eyebrow shape. If all features are mathematically aligned, it’s probably digitally altered.

Inconsistent lighting is a major tell. In real photos, light casts soft, organic transitions and forms realistic contrasts. Shadows are either absent or incorrectly placed. For example, a shadow might appear on the opposite side of the face from the light source, or the illumination shifts unnaturally between features.

check this the boundary between subject and background. Many AI headshots are generated with a plain or defocused backdrop, but sometimes the edge blending is flawed. Look for unrealistic outlines, oddly cut-out edges, or disconnected textures at the neckline.

A great portrait captures authenticity, not perfection. When an image feels too clean, it’s probably been over-edited. Follow your gut feeling. If something feels off, even if you can’t name the flaw, it’s worth verifying its source.