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Ananya Chowdhury

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Beard Style Contributor

Ananya Chowdhury is the Editor-in-Chief of Beard Style and the editorial lead behind everything we publish. Since 2017 she has written and edited nearly 50 in-depth guides spanning beard styles, everyday grooming and care, mustache trends, and celebrity-inspired looks. She sets the site's editorial standards — every guide is researched, fact-checked, and reviewed for accuracy before it goes live — and works hand in hand with our writers and barbers to keep the advice clear, current, and genuinely useful for real readers.

38 articlesSince 2015

Latest from Ananya Chowdhury

MustacheThe English Mustache – A Quick Style Guide

The English mustache is sort of reminiscent of the Dali mustache but the curve is less dramatic. A true English mustache will…

Updated Jun 2026
Long BeardHow to Braid Your Beard: Step-by-Step + 35 Examples

No facial hair transformation is faster than a braid: ten minutes of work turns a plain long beard into something off a…

Updated Jun 2026
Grooming & CareHow to Train Your Mustache to Grow Right

Some mustaches grow in like they were drawn on; most grow in with opinions of their own — hairs splitting over the…

Updated Jun 2026
Classic StylesHow to Create the Ultimate Jawline with a V-Shape Beard

The V-Shape Beard is a unique style that goes beyond trends and has its own special place among different beard styles. As…

Updated Jun 2026
Celebrity StylesThe Young Actors Reviving the Classic Mustache

The mustache skipped a generation — your dad wore one, you swore you never would, and now the youngest leading men in…

Updated Jun 2026
Beard Color25 Salt and Pepper Beard Styles for a Classic Look

Think a little gray rules you out of a great beard? It’s the opposite. Salt-and-pepper is the one look you can’t fake…

Updated Jun 2026
Classic StylesThe Van Dyke Beard: How to Grow and Style It

Name a beard after a 17th-century Flemish painter and you know it carries some history. The Van Dyke — a floating mustache…

Updated Jun 2026
Goatee22 Chin Puff Goatee Styles, From Subtle to Sculpted

A chin puff goatee is a facial hair style where the beard is grown only on the chin area, often narrow and…

Updated Jun 2026
Grooming & CareHow to Trim a Short Beard for the Perfect Look

Knowing how to trim your short beard not only saves you money but also keeps your beard looking dapper. It is also…

Updated Jun 2026
Celebrity StylesYoung Hollywood Stars with Beards Defining Gen Z Grooming

Have you ever noticed how a beard can change a young actor’s look? It’s amazing to see the shift from fresh-faced youth…

Updated Jun 2026
Celebrity StylesCountry Rockers with Long Hair and Cool Beards

Some country singers don’t stop at the beard — they let the hair grow out too, and the whole rugged, road-worn look…

Updated Jun 2026
Grooming & CareHow to Trim a Mustache: Scissors vs. Trimmers Guide

Scissors, trimmer, or clippers — which one’s actually in your drawer, and do you know how to use it on your upper…

Updated Jun 2026
Grooming & CareHow to Make Your Stubble Beard Softer

Is your stubble beard hard and brittle? Does your partner feel like they rubbed their face against sandpaper? Well, we’ve got good…

Updated Jun 2026
Beard GrowthFact vs. Myth: Do Native Americans Grow Facial Hair?

It’s one of those ‘facts’ that gets repeated until nobody questions it: Native Americans can’t grow beards. Except it isn’t true. Many…

Updated Jun 2026
Celebrity StylesVeteran Actors Who Own the Vintage Beard Look

Hollywood doesn’t retire its leading men anymore — it lets them grow beards and hands them better roles. On a veteran actor,…

Updated Jun 2026
Beard GrowthHow to Grow a Mustache as a Teenager: What Works

Hey there! Welcome to the ultimate guide on growing a mustache as a teenager. You are probably thinking, “Why should I listen…

Updated Jun 2026
Celebrity StylesBritish Actors with Beards Who Define Sophistication

Britain has a long and rich history of producing some of the world’s most talented actors. While many of these actors are…

Updated Jun 2026
Grooming & CareHow to Choose the Perfect Beard Length for Your Face

Beard hair grows on an unusually long cycle — years, not weeks — which is why it reaches lengths body hair never…

Updated Jun 2026
Grooming & CareHow to Darken Your Beard Naturally: Safe DIY Remedies

Rocking a beard is undeniably cool. Imagine taking it to the next level with a darker, bolder look! If you are searching…

Updated Jun 2026
Long BeardHow to Grow a Long Beard: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide

Nobody grows a long beard by accident. It’s a year or more of patience — surviving the itchy phase, resisting the trim,…

Updated Jun 2026
Grooming & CareHow to Style a Mustache: A Step-by-Step Grooming Guide

Growing a mustache is the easy half; styling it is where most guys stall. The difference between a sharp ’stache and a…

Updated Jun 2026
Grooming & CareBeard Trimming Guide: Using Scissors, Trimmers, & Clippers

Learning to trim your own beard is one of the most underrated grooming skills going — dial it in once and you’ll…

Updated Jun 2026
Grooming & CareMustache Maintenance 101: The 9-Step Care Routine

A great mustache on Monday can look like a sad, crusty mess by Friday if you just grow it and forget it.…

Updated Jun 2026
Beard StylesThe Ultimate Beard Edit: 50 Styles for Every Face Shape

Short, long, pointed, patchy, mustache-only, chin-only — start naming beard styles and the list gets long fast. Fifty entries long, in this…

Updated Jun 2026
Classic StylesVan Dyke vs Anchor Beard – Which Style Suits You Best

In the realm of men’s beard styles, the anchor beard and Van Dyke beard frequently make their way into discussions. These two…

Updated Jun 2026
Classic StylesBandholz vs Garibaldi – 9 Differences You Should Know

Beards have become a significant style statement for many men, representing their individuality. Two of the most popular beard styles currently are…

Updated Jun 2026
Celebrity StylesFamous Actors Over 40 With Beards

Actors over 40 with beards always stand out in entertainment. A good beard can sharpen a face, change an overall look, and…

Updated Jun 2026
MustacheIconic Old Actors Who Defined the Mustache Trend

Hollywood’s veteran actors didn’t follow mustache trends — they set them. Sam Elliott’s walrus and Tom Selleck’s chevron are practically registered trademarks…

Updated Jun 2026
MustacheMovie Characters with Unforgettable Handlebar Mustaches

Give a movie character a handlebar mustache and you’ve told the audience half his story before he says a word — dandy,…

Updated Jun 2026
Beard Growth12 Striking Long Mustache Styles and How To Grow Them

Are you craving for growing a long mustache? A long mustache style can give you a rewarding experience. But most of the long…

Updated Jun 2026