Always up for a challenge

So I'm trying a hair challenge with a bunch of the gals from the curly group. it's based of of moptop's blog. It's a 6 month challenge my goal is:

Things about my hair I would like to improve?

Dryness!! - I think it's largely do to the color. but I've cut off most of the old color

Shine + luster - find my natural color hair to be super dull sans relaxer

The ends - giving them love I never realized what sealing was - so hoping my new found knowledge will help (thx ladies)

Hair Regimen

I will be doing a combination of traditional and ayurvedic regimen. (mainly using ayurvedic for deep conditioning)
I will try and wash my hair only once a week as opposed to twice (after dance)
My focus will be to implement proper detangling, washing in sections + sealing with oils.
Also going to *try* and not re-color (and if I must perhaps just do the edges in the front)
drink more water + take vitamins (multi + fish oil)

Length Check

my little afro is about 3.5 inches (not stretched)
goal is to retain *healthy* new growth + double the length (so that I can have another damn hairstyle cause I'm beyond bored!)