Fill the square selection with white and move it behind the layer with the Hair on it. Select the Rectangular Marquee Tool and create a square selection around the hair by holding SHIFT+CLICK-DRAG. Once a single brush stroke is created, it is time to turn it into a Custom Brush Shape. In this example, we start by creating a single “Hair” which is just a brush stroke with a very small diameter to simulate a hair. Everyone has different hair, so each brush is unique to the individual being cut-out. The first step in cutting out hair is to create a custom brush that looks like a single strand of hair. For best results, we recommend using the Pen Tool.Ĭlick Here for a Tutorial on the Pen Tool!īecause hair contains fine detail, it is best done with Selection Tools or the Brush Tool, as taught in this tutorial. Cutting out a subject’s Body is relatively easy, though it may take some time. It is helpful to think of cutting a person out in two different parts - the Body and the hair. Learn how to create custom Brushes and use them to cut out hair in today’s episode. When cutting a person out of their Background, hair is often the hardest area to master.

Single hair brush photoshop