How to Separate Hair from the Background in Photoshop

This guide explains how to separate Hair from the Background in Photoshop, with clear steps, practical tips, and important checks before you begin.

In fact, there is a very simple way to isolate the character and that messy hair from the background using the Channels function.

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Separate hair from background in Photoshop

Step 1: Open the image you want to process in Adobe Photoshop.

Step 2: Right-click on the image layer, select 'Duplicate Layer.' to create a Layer copy.

Step 3: Select the Channel function in Windows >> Channels.

Step 4: In the Channels window, select the channel that shows the most contrast in the image. In this photo, it's Blue.

Step 5: Right-click on the Blue channel, select Duplicate Channel. to make a copy for the channel.

Step 6: In the newly copied Channel, adjust the contrast between the object and the background for greater clarity using the Levels: Image >> Adjustment >> Levels function.

Adjust the contrast so that you see it most clearly (highlight the difference between people and the background).

Step 7: Press Ctrl + I to invert the colors.

Step 8: Use the Eyedropper tool (I) to copy the white color and the Brush to whiten the whole character.

Step 9: Hold Ctrl and click on Channel Blue Copy, all characters will be highlighted.

Step 10: Select again Channel RGB, make a copy of the working layer.

So you've successfully separated the character and hair from the background correctly. Now just add a background image you want.

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