Everyone has their own way.
I would chop and hang upside-down the whole plant as one. Trimming the fans and if you like the sugarleaves too (personally I leave them on).

I've never had to hang for more than a week but to each their own. I also don't circulate a lot of air as humidity here is so low (burp the tent...hahaha) - too much air will dry the outside too quickly.

I'll write up more later as I gotta get ready for work right now.