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October 10, 2018
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Adding hair from one photo to another

  • October 10, 2018
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I have photoshop elements 2018.  I am attempting to add hair from one photo to another.  I am about ready to toss my computer through the wall.   People say it is easy but when I try to follow their instructions it does not work.

Does anyone know how to do it?

I would be very appreciative.

      Correct answer hatstead

      rebeccam92310284  wrote

        I am attempting to add hair from one photo to another.  I

      1. Open the picture file with the donor hair (A).
      2. Use one of the selection tools, e.g. lasso tool or selection brush, to select the hair.
      3. Go to Edit>Copy to place it on the clipboard
      4. Open the recipient picture file (B)
      5. Go to Edit>Paste. The selected hair will come in on a separate layer above the Background layer.
      6. Activate the Move tool, and position the hair (from A) over the hair on B. You can use the corner handles of the bounding box to fine tune the height & width of the selection and tidy up with the eraser tool.

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      rebeccam92310284Author
      Known Participant
      October 12, 2018

      Thank you so much for taking the time to answer.  This weekend I am going to attempt it

      hatstead
      hatstead
      Inspiring
      October 12, 2018

      You’re welcome. Let us know how you make out.

      Sent from my iPad

      hatstead
      hatsteadCorrect answer
      Inspiring
      October 10, 2018

      rebeccam92310284  wrote

        I am attempting to add hair from one photo to another.  I

      1. Open the picture file with the donor hair (A).
      2. Use one of the selection tools, e.g. lasso tool or selection brush, to select the hair.
      3. Go to Edit>Copy to place it on the clipboard
      4. Open the recipient picture file (B)
      5. Go to Edit>Paste. The selected hair will come in on a separate layer above the Background layer.
      6. Activate the Move tool, and position the hair (from A) over the hair on B. You can use the corner handles of the bounding box to fine tune the height & width of the selection and tidy up with the eraser tool.
      JJMack
      Community Expert
      JJMackCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      October 10, 2018

      Elements has fewer tools and features then Photoshop.  You should use the correct forum. Photoshop Elements

      How one does it depends on tools, feature and image content.  There is no one set way.  Learn about masking hair in Elements

      JJMack
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        rebeccam92310284Author
        Known Participant
        October 12, 2018

        Thank you, I appreciate knowing about the Elements forum

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        rebeccam92310284Author
        Known Participant
        October 13, 2018

        Oh my gosh.  It worked!   However, I don't have a photo taken at the exact same angle and light as the one I want to add the hair to.  Same day, but not quite the same light.  I am trying different pictures and doing some clone tool work. 

        I am just really excited I managed it at all.

        thanks again!

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