Hair Painting In Photoshop: Create Realistic Digital Hair

Learn to paint realistic straight, curly, and wavy hair in Photoshop using pro techniques and custom brushes

What you'll learn

How to digitally paint ultra-realistic hair in Photoshop from scratch

Techniques for drawing straight, wavy, curly, and afro-textured hair

Layering and blending methods for creating depth and shine in hair

Brush settings and custom hair brushes to boost realism and speed

How to paint different hair colors (blonde, brunette, redhead, black, fantasy colors)

How to fix common mistakes like flatness or unnatural flow in hair

Tips for integrating hair seamlessly into portrait illustrations

Final polish: Adding flyaways, lighting effects, and subtle texture for realism

Time-saving tricks and workflow for professional digital art

Requirements

Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop (interface, layers, brushes)

A drawing tablet (such as Wacom, Huion, or XP-Pen) for better control

Adobe Photoshop installed on your computer (any recent version works)

A passion for digital art and improving your realistic painting skills

No advanced experience needed — perfect for beginners and intermediates!

Description

Do you struggle with painting realistic hair in Photoshop? Does your digital art feel flat or unfinished no matter how much time you spend on it? You're not alone  and this course is here to help you master one of the most challenging parts of portrait art: hair.In Hair Painting in Photoshop: Create Realistic Digital Hair, you'll learn professional techniques to paint stunning, lifelike hair from scratch. Whether you're working on portraits, character design, concept art, or fashion illustration, this course will show you how to bring hair to life  strand by strand. What You’ll Learn:How to paint straight, wavy, curly, and afro-textured hair typesCustom brush setup for natural hair flow and volumeLayering, blending, and lighting techniques for realismHow to paint different hair colors: black, blonde, brunette, red, and fantasy stylesHow to fix common mistakes like stiffness, flatness, and unnatural highlightsHow to add final details like flyaways, texture, and subtle shineTime-saving shortcuts for professional-level resultsWho This Course Is For:Digital artists who want to level up their hair painting skillsBeginners who struggle with hair in portrait or character artIntermediate artists looking to paint more realistic texturesPhotoshop users who want better results without photo bashing Requirements:Basic knowledge of Adobe PhotoshopA drawing tablet (such as Wacom, Huion, or XP-Pen)Adobe Photoshop (any recent version is fine)A passion for digital illustration and learning new techniquesBy the end of this course, you’ll be able to paint realistic, eye-catching hair that adds depth, emotion, and professionalism to your artwork.Let’s bring your characters to life  one strand at a time.Enroll now and start painting realistic hair like a pro!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 ? Welcome to the Course!

Section 2: Advanced Hair Brushes for Photosop and Procreate

Lecture 2 Advanced Hair Brushes for Photosop and Procreate

Section 3: Hair Painting Practices One

Lecture 3 Hair Painting Practices One

Lecture 4 Hair Painting Practices One Part II

Section 4: Hair Painting Tips Articles by Yaşar VURDEM

Lecture 5 Understand Hair

Section 5: Hair Painting Practices Two

Lecture 6 Hair Painting Practices Two

Section 6: Hair Painting Practices Three

Lecture 7 Hair Painting Practices Three

Section 7: Hair Painting Practices Four

Lecture 8 Hair Painting Practices Four

Aspiring digital artists who want to master realistic hair painting,Portrait illustrators looking to upgrade their hair rendering techniques,Beginners and intermediates who struggle with drawing lifelike hair,Photoshop users who want to add depth and realism to their artwork,Art students and hobbyists aiming to build a professional digital portfolio,Anyone curious about digital hair illustration for characters, fashion, or concept art,Artists who want to create stunning hair textures without photo bashing or filters