Is there a preferred method of refitting a quick release front wheel.

I've taken my front wheel off so that it made it easier to put my bike into my car. Ive refitted the wheel but noticed that although secure the wheel didn't seem to turn as freely as the rear wheel.

It took me about eight times to slacken off the tension and then relighten and secure with the clip on the skewer. The front wheel now spins freely and doesn't come to an abrupt stop.

I'm not sure what I did differently on the 8th attempt, was it luck or judgement, I'm not sure.

So is there a specific way that this should be done ?