Not sure which Cooboard to buy? You are not alone — it is one of the most common questions we get. This guide will help you choose the perfect board for your clients, your technique, and your hair length in under two minutes.

The Quick Answer:

• Short to medium hair → Cooboard 5x12
• Long hair, precise sections → XL Cooboard 4x16
• Long thick hair, wide sections → BIG DADDY Cooboard 5x16
• All hair lengths → Triple Threat Kit
• All hair lengths plus every tool → Coo-Lux Kit

The Cooboard 5x12 — The Original

Dimensions: 5 inches wide x 12 inches long

The most popular board in our lineup and the one most colorists start with. The 5x12 is the perfect everyday board for short to medium length hair — generally shoulder length and above. At 5 inches wide it handles standard slices and weaves comfortably, and at 12 inches long it covers most hair lengths from root to end without repositioning.

Best for:

• Short to medium length hair
• Everyday teasy lights and highlight services
• Colorists new to the Cooboard system
• Most standard color services

Pairs perfectly with Cooboard Pop-Up Foils 5x11 inches.

Available in black, white, pink, green, blue, red, lavender, leopard, and rainbow. Starting at $21.99.

The XL Cooboard 4x16 — The Long Hair Specialist

Dimensions: 4 inches wide x 16 inches long

The XL is slightly narrower than the original but significantly longer — making it the go-to board for longer hair and more precise sectioning work. The 16 inch length covers long hair from root to end without repositioning and the narrower 4 inch width gives you more control over fine, precise sections.

Best for:

• Long hair clients — generally past shoulder length
• Colorists who prefer narrower, more precise sections
• Fine to medium hair density
• Detailed placement work

Pairs perfectly with Cooboard XL Flat Sheets 5x16 inches.

Available in black, pink, and leopard. $24.99.

The BIG DADDY Cooboard 5x16 — The Long Thick Hair Powerhouse

Dimensions: 5 inches wide x 16 inches long

The biggest board in the lineup — full width AND full length. The BIG DADDY combines the 5 inch width of the original with the 16 inch length of the XL for maximum coverage on any section. If you work on long, thick, or voluminous hair regularly this is your board.

Best for:

• Long and thick hair
• Colorists who prefer wider sections
• Maximum coverage with minimum repositioning
• High density hair

Pairs perfectly with Cooboard XL Flat Sheets 5x16 inches.

Available in black, white, pink, and leopard. $25.99.

Still Not Sure? Start Here:

Most colorists start with the 5x12 — it works for the widest range of clients and is the board you will reach for most often. Once you are comfortable with the Cooboard workflow, adding the XL or BIG DADDY for your longer-haired clients is a natural next step.

If you want to be fully equipped from day one, the Triple Threat Kit gives you all three sizes in black at a special bundled price. For everything including tools, the Coo-Lux Kit is the complete professional system.

Still have questions? Contact us at cooboardtools.com/pages/contact-us — we are always happy to help you find the right board for your needs.