If you recently took the plunge and dyed your hair blonde, we commend you on the bold change up. After the first few hours of admiring your brand new hue, you may begin to wonder how you’re going to maintain the blonde hair color at home and which products you’ll need to get the job done. To break down everything you need to know as a first-time blonde, we tapped Redken Brand Ambassador Ryan Pearl and pro hairstylist Nikki Lee. Find their tips, ahead.  Do’s and Don’ts of Caring for Newly-Bleached Blonde Hair Do Wait Before WashingAccording to Pearl, the best thing to do post-salon is to wait 48 hours after the service before doing anything to your hair. When it’s time to wash, rinse your hair with cold water and a shampoo and conditioner created for color-treated hair, like the Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo and Conditioner. This sulfate-free duo deeply conditions and repairs damaged color-treated hair.