The disclosure provides methods of enhancing hair growth and hair follicle restoration using a siRNA or shRNA directed against a human Fidgetin like-2 nucleic acid. Specifically, the disclosure provides compositions comprising siRNA or shRNA against a human Fidgetin like-2 nucleic acid, and the methods of using the compositions. Further disclosed are siRNA sequences against a human Fidgetin like-2 nucleic acid and the formulations of the compositions.