Tahitian tattoos are legendary (the word tattoo is even a derivation of the Polynesian word tatau) and it's not unusual to see Tahitian men, especially those from the Marquesas, with elaborate tribal designs covering their limbs and torsos.
Tourists in the market for the real deal can be safely adorned by native tattoo artists working at certain resorts, while wannabes can try out the look with a temporary version that will wash off in a few days.