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The hair of characters is a constant headache for Photoshop newbies. Using just the Lasso Tool often fails to capture the entire complexity of the hair.
Discover a simple technique to effortlessly separate the character along with the tangled hair from the background using the powerful Channels feature.
Follow this article for a step-by-step guide!
Step 4: In the Channels window, pick the channel that vividly showcases the contrast in the image. In this image, it's the Blue channel.
Step 5: Right-click on the Blue channel, choose Duplicate Channel... to create a duplicate for the channel.
Step 6: In the newly copied channel, fine-tune the contrast between the object and the background for better clarity using the Levels feature: Image >> Adjustment >> Levels.
Adjust the contrast to make the difference between the subject and the background more prominent.
Step 7: Press Ctrl + I to invert the colors.
Step 8: Utilize the Eyedropper tool (I) to copy the white color and use the Brush to paint the entire character white.
Step 9: Hold Ctrl and click on the Blue Copy Channel; the entire character will be selected.
Step 10: Re-select the RGB Channel, create a copy for the layer you just worked on.
Congratulations! You've successfully separated the character along with the hair from the background with precision. Now, just add the background of your choice.
Thank you all for following this tutorial!
