ABOUT US
You Little Beauty is a boutique shared space studio owned and operated by Marika.
At You Little Beauty, Marika specialises in cosmetic tattooing, including brows, lip blush and other cosmetic tattoo services designed to enhance your natural features with soft, personalised results.
Also operating from the You Little Beauty location is EMM Beauty Therapy, independently owned and operated by Elana, offering a range of beauty and skin treatments including facials, dermaplaning, sugaring, waxing, lash lifts and IPL hair removal.
Cosmetic injectable treatments are independently provided by Emily from Evolve Aesthetics, a qualified registered cosmetic nurse offering personalised cosmetic consultation and injectable services.
While operating as separate businesses, You Little Beauty – Cosmetic Tattooing, EMM Beauty Therapy and Evolve Aesthetics all share a passion for helping clients feel confident, relaxed and cared for in a welcoming environment tailored to their individual needs.
A FRESH BOUTIQUE
Creating a unique and memorable experience for you and everyone who walks through the door.
From the moment you enter our beautiful shared studio, our goal is to create an experience that feels relaxed, personalised and comfortable.
Whether you’re visiting for cosmetic tattooing, skin treatments, beauty services or cosmetic injectables, every appointment within the You Little Beauty space is designed to help you feel confident, cared for and completely at ease.
With a collective focus on high quality treatments, personalised care and incredible results, You Little Beauty brings together experienced independent professionals offering a range of services all within one welcoming boutique environment.
Hello!
I’m Marika, the owner and sole cosmetic tattoo artist at You Little Beauty in ballarat and geelong.Â
With over 15 years of experience in the beauty industry and a deep passion for cosmetic tattooing, I’m dedicated to helping you achieve your dream eyebrows and lips.
I’ve completed nine permanent makeup qualifications to ensure that I provide the highest quality services to my clients.
I’m down to earth, love a good chat, and am committed to making every client feel comfortable and confident.
I am always looking for innovative ways to give you the best results and experience possible.
I love that I have been able to create a space that is warm, and welcoming for you. I am very proud of what I have built here at You Little Beauty and the results that I get for my beautiful clients
I know and understand the pressures of life and the importance of self-care and convenience for women, particularly mums. This is why I endeavour to create a supportive and encouraging environment where I can work with you to fill your cup and confidence. We aim to ensure you leave YLB feeling as beautiful as we know you are.
Whilst Brows is my passion, Elana has a true passion for results driven skin and beauty treatments which collectively makes us a force to be reckoned with. I hope you enjoy finding out more about You Little Beauty and what we offer and I look forward to welcoming you in to the clinic one day soon to show you the YLB difference that we have created specifically with you in mind.
Marika Bucknall
Owner and Director
MEET ELANA
Hi I’m Elana, I am the owner and operator of EMM Beauty therapy providing the skin and beauty services at You Little Beauty.
Elana has a diploma qualification that speaks volumes about her commitment to her craft. Her clients often find solace in Elana’s treatment room, not just for the exceptional services she offers, but for the genuine connection she establishes. Elana thrives on being an actual therapist for people.
Beyond the beauty treatments, she takes the time to chat, to understand, and to create an atmosphere where her clients feel heard and understood. Her warm and engaging personality makes each session not just a beauty appointment but a self care necessity.
Outside the clinic, Elana finds joy in spending time with her family. The bonds she shares with her loved ones are a testament to her nurturing nature, a quality that undoubtedly extends to her professional relationships as well.
MEET EMILY ARMSTRONG
Bachelor of Science (RN) Advanced Certificate in Cosmetic Injecting Comprehensive (Division 1) Registered Nurse NMW0001571311
Primary Nurse Injector & Founder, Evolve Aesthetics
Emily Armstrong is a qualified, experienced and professional Cosmetic Nurse Injector.
Having undertaken hundreds of hours of training in advanced injectable techniques and an extensive mentorship under one of Melbourne’s best injectors, Emily has continued her education and professional development with Masterclasses in Lip Enhancement, Facial Rejuvenation and Advanced Lifting Techniques with PDO Threads.Â
Emily is a Critical Care Registered Nurse with many years’ experience in Emergency, Rural and Remote health care, Retrieval Medicine and Forensics.
Emily’s goal is to work with patients to enhance their own aesthetic assets and enhance their facial profile. She will work with you every step of the way to achieve naturally beautiful, long-lasting results.