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Max,
If you're clipping after a couple of iterations of curves, then, you're stretching far too much.
Note, I mentioned "subtle" in my previous post. After performing a set of curves, go back, and re-level your colours. This will also help you find where you're clipping.
Instead of watching tutorial videos, the best way to learn Photoshop is by doing. Constantly playing around with menus and settings will reinforce your knowledge. What's the worst that could possibly happen? If you've made a backup of the file you're working on, no biggie. Following other people's methods line-by-line is going to get you stuck in a rutt. Each image will be processed differently to the last. Get a feel for the basics such as levels and curves, then, step into opacities, blend types, selections and masking, then other (slightly) advanced topics such as colour balancing. From there, the basic constructs apply to the majority (if not all) of the other adjustments that can be made in Photoshop. It's not difficult. Get in there and do it!
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