The brightly colored homes lining Parmer Lane between Tomanet Trail and Limerick Avenue house an eclectic mix of businesses, some of which have been in the same location for more than 10 years, such as custom pool builder Cody Pools and Angel Hair and Nails.

Beauty services

1. Full-service salon Angel Hair and Nails offers hair and nail services as well as waxing, eyebrow threading, permanent makeup and facial and massage treatments. The salon, located at 2301 W. Parmer Lane, also carries professional beauty products such as Paul Mitchell, Joico, Redken and Matrix. Owner Angel Nguyen started the business in 2000. 512-339-4890. www.angelhairandnails.com

2. Customers can opt for services such as laser hair removal, sunspot and tattoo removal, and liposuction at Light Touch Aesthetics, located at 2209 W. Parmer Lane. Dr. Troy Gras started the business in 2007. The business has two laser hair–removal machines designed for lighter and darker skin types. 512-452-7546. www.lighttouchaustin.com

Church

3. Nondenominational Christian church Crossroads Community Church was started by Pastor Brady Traywick in 2008. The church's office is located at 2211 Parmer Lane, Ste. A, and church services are at 9185 Research Blvd. The church also has community groups that meet during the week. 512-873-0118. www.crossroadschurchaustin.com

Education

4. The independently owned franchise of Eye Level Austin North assists children in preschool through high school in math, reading and writing. Owner Amruta Murthy changed its name from E.nopi in July and has owned the business since November 2011. The center, located at 12412 Tomanet Trail, specializes in teaching basic and critical thinking through speaking, reading and writing. 512-339-2170. www.enopiatparmer.com

5. Reema Raj opened Parmer Lane Preschool, located at 12410 Tomanet Trail, in 2011. The family-owned preschool teaches children ages 1 1/2 to 6 years old in art, music, language and phonics. The preschool also has an outdoor space. Raj has more than 20 years of experience in child care. 512-814-5437. www.parmerlanepreschool.com

Food

6. Grocery store, gift shop and restaurant Gammad Oriental Store and Gift Shop offers Filipino groceries, decorative items and more. The restaurant serves popular Filipino food such as pancit (fried noodles), Shanghai (eggrolls) and pork adobo. Gammad Oriental Store and Gift Shop is located at 2309 W. Parmer Lane and has been in business for seven years. 512-973-8745

Health

7. Dr. Thomas Roland started Austin Dental in 1988 and opened the location at 2206 W. Parmer Lane in 1996. Services at Austin Dental include general dentistry, implants, dentures, 3-D imaging and more. Austin Dental has four doctors. 512-835-1924. www.austinsedationdentists.com

Retail

8. Ana Escalera, who owns Angel's Formal Wear and Alterations at 2303 W. Parmer Lane, has about 21 years of experience in clothing alterations. Her business specializes in alterations for men's and women's formal wear and has items for sale and rent. Escalera also offers express services for same-day alterations. 512-873-0995

9. Cody Pools was founded in 1994 at its original location, 2300 W. Parmer Lane, where it still remains. Cody Pools is the third-largest custom pool builder in the nation and offers design services such as plumbing, excavation, decking and tiling. 512-835-4966. www.codypools.com

Services

10. Austin Psychic, located at 2303 W. Parmer Lane, offers several types of readings, including tarot card, crystal ball, palm and past life. The business accepts walk-ins, but appointments are preferred. 512-491-8180, 512-452-3812. www.parmerlanepsychic.com

11. Agents at citywide Realty specialize in helping residents locate apartments and homes for sale or lease. The business, located at 2311 W. Parmer Lane, assists clients in finding housing in all areas of Austin at no charge. 512-835-7368. www.citywideapartmentlocators.com

12. Speedy SR-22 offers automobile and liability insurance at its office at 2301 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. B. The business specializes in SR-22 insurance, which provides certification that minimum liability insurance coverage has been obtained by a driver. 512-491-7075.www.sr22insuranceaustintx.com

13. Jane McQuiggin-Hutson opened a State Farm office at 2307 W. Parmer Lane in 1999. Customers can opt for options such as renters, business, home, boat, disability, automobile, life and health insurance. 512-973-8501. www.statefarm.com

This is a sample of businesses and organizations in the area and is not comprehensive.