Shaving is the removal of hair with the means of a sharp blade that cuts the hair off to the level of the skin. Other methods of hair removal include plucking (e.g. waxing), chemical removal and laser epilation.

Reasons for shaving are manifold; they include religious, hygienic, aesthetic, sports-related and erotic reasons.

There are different types of shavers, usually broken down into two main categories "wet" and "dry". Wet shaving is usually non-electric and dry shaving is usually electric, although there are a few exceptions.