Self-Makeup Course in Sofia

Looking for a self-makeup course in Sofia to learn to do your own makeup — for a prom, a photo shoot, an important event, or simply for more confidence every day? I’m Vessy Mineva, a professional makeup artist with over 16 years of experience, and I offer three different private 1-on-1 training formats on this page — so you can choose the one that fits your goal, your level, and your time, instead of one universal recipe from a video tutorial.

The three formats, ordered from shortest to most comprehensive:

• Thematic makeup lesson — master one topic in 90 minutes · from €92
• Self-makeup course — the whole programme in one afternoon · from €168
• Self-makeup master course — 4 modules over 6–8 weeks · from €332
• Comparison of the three formats — what each includes and what you miss with the smaller one
• Which format is for you

One private training, three levels of mastery — you choose by your goal, not by what sells the most.

Thematic makeup lesson — one topic, real change

You know the basics of makeup, but one aspect just won’t come together. The eyeshadow fades in less than half a day. The contouring is visible. The skin “shows through” underneath despite the foundation. That’s what the thematic lesson is for — 90 minutes, one topic, real change. Not an overview, but full mastery of one topic that otherwise takes months of experience. From €92.

You choose one of four topics. I demonstrate on one half of your face, you repeat on the other, and I correct in real time. You leave with a detailed fact-sheet (1–2 pages of practical detail), a certificate of completion for the module, and a glass of selected wine.

Base

Foundation, concealer, and powder for your skin type, with a short introduction to skincare. You learn how to choose the exact shade, the difference between a matte and a luminous finish, why concealer doesn’t sit right, and how to set it without a cracking, heavy effect. For women whose makeup fades by midday, or who see lines from the foundation.

Contouring and highlighter

Sculpting for your face shape. You learn how to read your own face (oval, round, heart-shaped, long), where contouring goes, how to choose a tone, and where, how much, and when to apply highlighter. For women who see patches from contouring or want a luminous finish without looking greasy.

Eyes

The four techniques for your eye shape — smokey, halo, gradient, and graphic line. You learn the shape of your eye (almond, round, asymmetric, hooded), how to build up eyeshadow step by step, which brushes, which motions, and how to apply false lashes — strips and clusters. For women whose eyeshadow doesn’t last through the day, or who want more than one makeup style.

Finish and polishing

The final 10% that makes the difference between “good” and “professional”. You learn setting (powders versus sprays), highlighter intensity, blending false lashes with the natural ones, colour harmony between blush, lips, and eyes, the final shaping of the lips, and a 5-minute day-to-evening transformation. For women who have done makeup for years but whose look “doesn’t seem finished”.

You can also come with a close friend — a friend, mother, sister, or daughter — in a thematic lesson for two. I demonstrate on one, then the other, and you both repeat under my guidance. It’s more economical and ideal for a bachelorette or a “for the two of you” gift.

The goal isn’t to turn you into a makeup artist, but to help you master the technique that’s troubled you for years — in a single afternoon.

The self-makeup course — everything in one afternoon

The self-makeup course in Sofia is the whole programme in one afternoon — 2.5 hours of intensive 1:1 training devoted entirely to you. For a woman with a specific occasion who wants to learn everything at once, without a 6–8 week commitment. From €168.

• 2.5 hours of intensive 1:1 training at the studio in Sofia
• The whole programme — from skin preparation to final polishing, in one session
• Personal face chart (A4) — a diagram of your face with zones, colours, and techniques marked out
• A list of recommended products — specific brands, colours, budgets
• Brush guide — a description of the brushes and their use
• 2 short videos — during the session + a final before/after
• 7 days of chat support via Viber or WhatsApp — you send photos, I reply with corrections
• 30-minute follow-up video call 2–3 weeks later — I correct things in your real context
• A glass of selected wine during the session (optional)
• A printed certificate of completion in an envelope
• False lashes (optional) — from €5.11

What you’ll learn in 2.5 hours

• Skincare and skin preparation — a routine and products for a flawless base
• Feature analysis — which areas to enhance and which to soften
• Foundation and concealer application — natural coverage, without a mask-like effect
• Brow shaping — form and product for your face
• Eye techniques — eyeshadow, blending, eyeliner, lashes (daytime and evening versions)
• Contouring and highlighter — balance and definition without overdoing it
• Blush — colours and placement for a fresh, healthy look
• Lips — from natural tones to bolder accents
• Day to evening — how minimal changes turn a daytime look into an elegant one
• Setting — techniques for longevity

We work with your own makeup, so you know how to use it at home. If you need new products, I’ll recommend specific brands suited to your budget and needs.

Who the self-makeup course is for

It’s suitable if you:

• Are preparing for a specific occasion where you won’t be able to hire a makeup artist — a prom, photo shoot, important event
• Want to master your everyday makeup and feel more confident
• Want to learn everything at once, without a 6–8 week commitment
• Have one free afternoon and prefer to get this task done in one go
• Haven’t taken a self-makeup course before
• Are a beginner in makeup and don’t know where to start

Self-makeup master course — makeup as a lasting skill

Makeup isn’t learned in a single afternoon. The master course is the path on which you master each technique one by one, with practice between sessions, a little homework, and my support at every moment. 4 full modules × 90 minutes — 6 hours of active 1:1 training in total, spread over 6–8 weeks. You leave not “with information” but with a skill you’ll use for the rest of your life. From €332.

The modules follow a logical order — Base, Contouring, Eyes, Finish and polishing — from the ground up, with one session every 7–14 days, so each topic has time to be fully absorbed before we add the next. Between modules you have 7 days of chat support after each (around 4 weeks in total during the package) and a short homework assignment that reinforces what you’ve learned.

The master course includes all the extras from the self-makeup course — a personal face chart, product list, brush guide, and 2 short videos — plus a final follow-up video call 2–3 weeks after the last module. At the end you receive an A4 diploma — real, physical proof of your newly acquired skills. This isn’t a certificate to become a makeup artist (that’s a separate profession), but a certificate of completion for a self-makeup course.

The master course is also the perfect gift for a milestone anniversary, a bachelorette, or a promotion. It can also be for two close friends together, with a similar level of experience, to keep the pace going between sessions.

Not a course, but a transformation — 6–8 weeks just for you, with time to master every technique.

Comparing the three formats

See at a glance what each format includes — and what you miss if you choose the smaller one. All prices are in euros; “—” means the extra isn’t included in that format.

The more comprehensive the format, the more skills and knowledge stay with you after the session — materials, techniques, and support.

Why this training is different

Most self-makeup courses in Sofia sell “minutes of training”. Here you get more, because a technique isn’t truly learned unless you repeat it on your own after the session.

• A personal face chart of your face — a reference you return to for years (course and master course)
• Chat support after the session — the first week is critical, so I stay available
• Follow-up video call — so we correct things in your real context, not in the abstract
• A long-term relationship — turning the training from a one-off lesson into a lasting commitment

Not just a “makeup course”, but individual training with materials and support after the session.

Which format is for you

• You know the basics, but one topic troubles you — choose the thematic lesson (see the topics): 90 minutes to master one topic.
• You have an occasion in a few weeks or want everything at once — choose the full course (what’s included): the whole course in one afternoon.
• You want to master makeup as a real skill — choose the master course (see the structure): 4 modules over 6–8 weeks with practice between sessions.

Not sure? The course is the best starting point, and if afterwards you want to master a specific topic fully, we continue with a thematic lesson or a master course. For an event like the wedding day, I always recommend professional bridal makeup — on that day you deserve to be completely calm and pampered. Trust me, I say it from personal experience!

Self-makeup course — prices and formats

The self-makeup course in Sofia comes in three private 1:1 formats. The thematic lesson is €92 for 90 minutes on one topic — mastering a specific technique that troubles you. The full course is €168 for 2.5 hours of intensive training with all the extras — face chart, product list, brush guide, 7 days of support, and a follow-up. The master course is €332 for 4 modules over 6–8 weeks with practice between sessions and an A4 diploma.

All three formats are also available for two close friends together — for the full breakdown of what’s included, along with the prices for two, see the comparison table above. Luxury false lashes can be added from €5.11 (optional). It takes place at the studio in Sofia, the Manastirski Livadi district, Monday–Saturday by appointment.

Gift voucher

A voucher for makeup training is a gift that gives a skill and confidence. Suitable for prom-goers, for women with an upcoming photo shoot, or for anyone who wants to master her everyday makeup. See the course gift card page — a PDF within 24 hours, valid 3 months, with a personal message.