Dry Or Manicure First?

My 6 footer is ready, but the 4 footer could use a day or two more. My question is, should I chop it down and dry it for a day or two and then manicure it? Or, should I manicure it first then chop it down and dry it out then? Also, what is the best method of drying? I heard hang upside down, shake the excess dirt off the roots and hang upside down by the roots. Or, do you chop about mid-branch and dry from there? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

manicure it first and fan the buds while drying or chance of mold

1st - Chop
2nd - Trim
3rd - Hang to dry
4th - Cure
5th - Cure some more
6th - Grind
7th - Fill the bowl
8th - Light the bowl
9th - Inhale
10th - Hold Hold
11th - Exhale
12th - Chill and Laugh
This is my process but never mind me i just went through it about 3 or 4 times while writing this i might be forgetting something....Peace.....and Pot

....oh and Hash.

LOL....love the answers above.

Manicure it first. You want the buds to be able to dry out without the worry of mold. And it just seems easier to handle it before it's dry. My own opinion.

yea try to get some hash from the leaves