Why did zitkala-sa went to resist the cutting of her hair? Share with your friends Share 1 Diksha answered this Zitkala sa did so as her mother taught her that only unskilled warriors who were captured had their hair shingled. 0 View Full Answer Aditi Sharma answered this Because her mother had taught them that only unskilled warriors who were captured had their hair shingled by the enemy. Short hair was worn by mourners, and shingled hair by cowards. 3