Laid off? Grow a Beard.

Tis the season for love, warmth and laughter…but unfortunately, this season also comes with a cloud of job uncertainties and turbulent economic times overhead. In the first two weeks of December, lay offs across the nation skyrocketed as companies cut costs and folks began to wonder how much worse things could get.

Previously clean-shaven, perfectly dressed male professionals are taking a moment to enjoy one of perks of being out of the rat race and letting their natural scruff grow out. The Washington Post reports that the trend is spreading up the corporate ladder, with everyone from out of work officers to laid off senior executive executives taking advantage of the times.

For many men, growing that unemployment beard is akin to a tame dance at a bachelor party — a momentary freedom enjoyed while the rules are suspended. Many of today’s beards may be as short-lived as the holidays.

Of course, just because he’s not shaving every morning, it’s important to still cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturize that sensitive skin on his jaw line. Daily trims to keep things from getting out of control are also a good idea, even if just to make sure there are no out of control patches distracting a last minute interviewer.

Of course, when things improve and the job market picks up, you might think about treating him to a classic shaving kit like the Art of Shaving from Sephora. Their 4 Elements To The Perfect Shave kit includes everything your man needs to achieve optimal smoothness and bump free results on his first day back at the office.

Source: Wall Street Journal
Images: Sxc.hu and Sephora