A Work In Progress

Isn't it funny to think at 51 I still feel like I am a "Work In Progress"!
I have an inner craziness going on that I really just can't explain.
Today's issue on my mind is: Thinning hair!
I have always had a lot of hair, I wouldn't say thick, but full would be a better word. I am now seeing that it looks like the hair at my temples is getting really thin and receding. I am not sure if this is from being over worked (I have used my hair dryer & curling wand more than ever these past few months), or is it another sign of the dreaded "menopause" or maybe it is just that I am getting OLD.
What ever the cause, I don't like it!
My hair has never been one of my better qualities, but since moving down to Florida it has gotten even worse. It goes without saying that the Florida sunshine can reek havoc on hair and my hair is no exception. I like to sit out in the sun and read a book  towards late morning to get my daily dose of vitamin D (I know I hear you screaming at me - That's no good for your skin, just makes more wrinkles!) and all that sun must damage & dry the heck out of my hair. I have also been trying different brands of shampoos & conditioners (I haven't found any to be exceptional yet) which may also be some of the cause of my hair loss since I seem to be washing my hair way too many times each week.
A few of the books I have read said that possible options are to take the women's equivalent of Viagra (I don't think my hair loss is at that point yet), they also suggested shampoos that add volume - I might try that and get back to you. I'm not sure if maybe a shampoo that takes care of dryness might not be the answer also since the hair looks sooooo parched!
If anyone out there has had experience with this problem, I'd love to hear what you have done to either help the hair grow back or at least stop the hair loss.
Until Next Time - God Bless!!