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How can I remove the background of this image and make it all white in photoshop?


fashionfix

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Hi Everyone!

How can I change the background color to pure white without removing the hair color?

I've tried to use the background eraser and protect the foreground but I think because the background color is close to the actual pale blonde hair color, the eraser tool removes the hair color even at the lowest tolerance. I've tried using the "replace color" adjustment which works for most pics but that just removes the hair color as well. I've also tried to fill the background with green and it worked better than the other options but I had green bleeding into the hair and skin tone of the mannequin.

I really don't want to have to retake all of the photos on a green or blue background (I know I should have in hindsight). Can anyone help, PLEASE!

I'm trying to make the background pure white while keeping the hair in focus and visible.

Go easy on me, I'm somewhat of a novice:lol:. Thanks in advance!!!
 

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MikeMc

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A good mask is your starting spot.
If you take a duplicate layer and make the hair a different color, it will ease separation . Remember what it looks like is not important, just so your mask can follow the edges better


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IamSam

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I agree with Mike. For this image, a good layer mask and the Brush Tool. Then you can further refine the mask with "Select and Mask" if needed.

Quick example
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