I got the chop!!

I finally got the chop! Please excuse that my hair looks a mess because it hasn’t been styled. I miss my long hair SO much, but it had to be done.. Years of neglect meant that those ends were splitting right the way up. This time around I’m going to keep extremely good care of it so that it can be long AND healthy. So far my ideas are: Castor oil once a week, use a deep hydration mask once a week and protein once a week. Also trims every couple of months and no heat styling. Does anyone else have any tips to help get my hair long and healthy? I’d also love to know opinions on haircare brands. (I’m UK based)