Many schools of thought on this, but they all revolve around the same idea. A slow controlled dry at the right temps and humidity is what matters. Then the cure . Trim the fan leaves and hang the plant will the buds all on the stocks. This works best because there is still and exchange of sugars that happen in the plant and stocks. This will give you a better product, as a-posed to cutting the buds off. Dry at around 18-20 deg C, and keep your humidity around 40 or so. Allow then to dry enough so the branches snap when bent. Then cure. Ask around as well , many people have different little tricks they like to do. But it's the principal that matters. Happy growing