Hair loss and hair shedding are two different things, and it is essential to understand the difference between the 2. Here are 5 ways to tell if you are experiencing hair loss or hair shedding: 1. Amount of hair loss: Hair shedding is the normal daily loss of 50-100 hairs, while hair loss is a more significant loss of hair that leads to visible thinning or balding. Now if you only wash your hair once a week you are going to notice more hair in the drain, so don't be alarmed 2. Hair density: Hair