How to Cut Out Hair in Adobe Photoshop - Quick and Easy Tutorial

✂️Cutting out hair using the magic wand tool is time-consuming and may not yield the best results. Channels provide a more efficient and accurate method.

👁️Channels allow you to isolate the most contrasted areas, such as hair and background, to create a precise selection for cutting out hair.

🖌️Use the clone stamp tool and layer masks to retouch any areas where highlights around the hair edges may appear unnatural.

🔒Lock the hair retouch layer to ensure that any adjustments made only affect the hair and not other parts of the image.

🎨After cutting out the hair, you can add a solid color layer or any other background of your choice to complete the image.

Why is it better to use channels for cutting out hair in Photoshop?

—Channels allow you to isolate areas with the highest contrast, such as hair and background, resulting in a more accurate and detailed selection.

Can you explain the process of using channels to cut out hair?

—First, choose the channel (red, green, or blue) with the most contrast between the hair and background. Duplicate this channel and adjust the levels for increased contrast. Use this channel to create a selection and then apply a layer mask to cut out the hair.

How can I fix any unnatural highlights around the hair edges?

—Create a new layer with the 'Darken' blending mode above the hair layer. Use the clone stamp tool to sample areas of hair and brush over the highlights to blend them in naturally.

Should I retouch the hair before or after cutting it out?

—It's best to retouch the hair after cutting it out. Create a new layer with a clipping mask and use the clone stamp tool to make adjustments only to the hair.

Can I add a different background to the image after cutting out the hair?

—Yes, you can easily add a solid color layer, a photo, or any other background of your choice behind the cut-out hair to complete the image.

00:00Introduction and overview of the tutorial on cutting out hair in Adobe Photoshop using channels.

00:35Explanation of the limitations of using tools like the magic wand tool for cutting out hair and the benefits of using channels.

01:41Demonstration of how to choose the channel with the highest contrast between hair and background.

04:24Step-by-step instructions on duplicating the chosen channel, adjusting levels for increased contrast, and creating a selection for cutting out the hair.

04:44Tutorial on using layer masks to apply the selection as a cut-out for the hair.

05:20Explanation of how to retouch any unnatural highlights around the hair edges using a new layer and the clone stamp tool.

06:50Demonstration of adding a solid color layer behind the cut-out hair to complete the image.

07:50Closing remarks, invitation for questions and comments, and conclusion of the tutorial.