How to Add Hair on Photoshop

Adding hair to an image using Photoshop can be a bit tricky, but it's possible with the right techniques. Here are the steps to add hair on Photoshop:

1. Choose an image with a subject that you want to add hair to. Make sure the subject has a clear and visible outline.

2. Open the image in Photoshop and create a new layer by clicking on the "New Layer" button in the Layers panel.

3. Select the "Brush Tool" from the toolbar and choose a soft brush with a size that matches the hair you want to add. You can adjust the brush size by using the "[" and "]" keys.

4. Choose a color for the hair and start painting over the subject's head. You can use different brush sizes and opacity levels to create a more realistic effect.

5. Use the "Eraser Tool" to remove any excess hair and refine the edges of the hair.

6. To add more texture and depth to the hair, you can use the "Smudge Tool" or the "Blur Tool". Use a low opacity setting and carefully smudge or blur the hair strands to create a more natural look.

7. Adjust the color and brightness of the hair to match the lighting and shadows of the image. Use the "Hue/Saturation" and "Brightness/Contrast" adjustment layers to make these changes.

8. Finally, merge all the layers and save the image as a new file.

By following these steps, you can add hair to an image in Photoshop and create a more realistic and dynamic final result.