The studio
The location and space
When T first moved to London from New Zealand her Flat was across the road from the Mo Better Cutz barber shop. She always thought it would be an insane spot to have a tattoo studio.
A couple years went by and T had looked at a few shop spaces but nothing felt right until she then received a call about the barber shop looking for a tattoo artist. She went straight down and spoke to Trotz, the owner of the barber shop.
As soon as she saw the space she knew it was perfect. It was in a great location, surrounded by amazing people.
We opened shop in June 2023 and we’re still sitting here feeling like fate definitely had something to do with it.
You can find the heart and soul of the West London community here at ‘Mo Better Cutz’, founded by Paul Clarke and Rodney ‘Trots’ McGillivary in 1996. Up until now they’ve transformed the once niche barbershop into an iconic establishment, serving its community of all hair-types. They’re dedicated barbers Mikey, Bajie, Rohan and Nathan will guarantee an wholesome experience that is vibrant in tasteful music and laughable in conversation.
Mo Better Cutz
What we’re about
Here at Trigger Happy we are a safe space for everyone. We want you to be able to express yourselves freely without judgement. We aren’t artists that put our art on your body, we’re simply people that want to help you to create the person you want to be.
Coming from T’s flat to her own studio on Ladbroke grove. She wanted to bring the same comfy, cozy vibe along with privacy to the studio with her.
We accept everyone for who they are regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural or religious backgrounds, sexual orientation ect . As long as you have good vibes we’re the place for you.
Trigger Happy is for the girlllllssss or the people that don’t feel like they necessarily have a space In everyday society.
At Trigger Happy we have a constant rotation of various artists who all have their own unique styles and personalities. They’re independent artists who we felt as though they fit in with the Trigger Happy values and ethics, they’re all extremely talented and bring their own individuality to their tattoos.
We’re always on the hunt for new talent so if you have an interest in the tattoo world or feel like you’re Trigger Happy material come to a workshop or contact us if you already have experience.
When creating this section of the website T asked her clients what Trigger Happy meant to them.
These are some of the responses we got:
“a safe place always <3 somewhere to express emotions and turn it into art.”
“feeling a special kind of pure love n happiness when getting a design put on you forever.’
“a safe and non judgemental space to express myself.”
“developing into your true identity.”
“Being a sexy lady w a sexy tattoo.”
“somewhere you can be yourself, express yourself and be the BADIST bitch ever.’
“Just like chaotic and reckless and carefree and like manic hot super villain energy.”
“the most comfortable i’ve felt getting tattoos done, personality wise and professionally wouldn’t trust anyone else anymore other than you!”
“Easy going tattoo artist. Everyone feels welcomed always”
“Girl boss power and pink”
“girl bosses doing their thing looking cute as fuck (with tats) doing it”
“Community, art, passion, phoenix energy, love and webs of connection”
“comfort and cool ass tats”
“its my therapy and peace”
“representing myself and expressing myself on my own human canvas”
“like the name itself just reminds me that tattoos trigger my happiness”