dude you really didnt do anything majorly wrong.
you could lose the rubber bands (i left mine in for a few days without regret but results vary)
your on the right track. Def dont use wax!!!!!!! dont crochet/felt/ or interlock.
your on your way man. Just wash, wait and repeat.
ps. dont be alarmed when your backcombed dreads start to loosen or completely fall out.
thats what they are supposed to do. Backcombing is just a starter method.
updated by @bob-ngarly: 07/23/15 04:57:39PM