Bigdaver wrote:
I prefer the Pen Tool. Take time to learn to work the curves and points. Learn to make a selection while saving your pen path.
Learn about feathering a selection. Here is a picture I made removing the background, with a 2 pixel feather to make it look natural.
Nice gradient fill. There are a hundred ways to make selections. The pen tool works with straight lines. Try that with frizzy hair and you might have problems. Still, Nice photo.