Adding hair from one photo to another

[rebeccam92310284]

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.

[JJMack]

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

[rebeccam92310284]

Thank you, I appreciate knowing about the Elements forum

[rebeccam92310284]

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!

[hatstead]

With the hair on a separate layer, you may be able to rotate it a bit with the transform tool (CTRL + T). Adjust the lighting with a Brightness/contrast adjustment layer.

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[rebeccam92310284]

Thanks for the suggestion.   Adjusting the brightness made all the difference.  I really did not think I would be able to accomplish this but it turned out great.  Thanks again.  Very satisfying to get something right in photoshop.

[hatstead · Accepted solution]

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.

[rebeccam92310284]

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

[hatstead]

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

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