Cut Out Dark Hair from Dark Background in Photoshop

Learn advanced techniques for masking and cutting out dark hair from dark backgrounds in Photoshop. Master the art of manually creating beautiful hair selections, regardless of background conditions. Discover how to use specialized hair brushes to paint realistic hair edges, add depth and volume, and achieve natural-looking results. Follow step-by-step instructions to mask out the subject, soften hair edges, create random hair strokes, and paint additional hair for enhanced realism. Apply these skills to various challenging hair selection scenarios and test the results on different backgrounds.

Concept
Step 1: Mask Out the Subject Using the Pen Tool
Step 2: Soften the Edge of the Hair
Step 3: Open Up the Hair Using a Wide Hair Brush
Step 4: Create Random Single Hair Strokes
Step 5: Paint Additional Hair
Testing a New Background
Recap