For me it depends on how low my personal supply has become.

If I need something ready to use in 7 days, I use desssicants (calcium chloride) to help rip the water out of the buds and stems. After 4 days of this, I'll clip and start curing in a jar with more dessicant. Within 7 days I'm fully dried (a little powdery on the breakup) and ready to smoke. Wonderful trick taken from my days as a shroomer.

If I'm in no hurry, clip, hang, and wait. That's about it.